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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPENNYFLATS REPLAT - Filed GC-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 2011-11-07ff l C i El ��i l I � it I } _ �Ii1) September 1, 2010!! Ted Shepard Ir 13 Current Planning Department City of Fort Collins 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80522 Re: Penny Flats Subdivision, PDP Application, Lot 1 Re -Plat COBURN creating great places" Dear Ted, Following is a summary of the changes requested in the PDP application for the re -plat of Lot 1, Penny Flats Subdivision: 1. Lot 1 of the subdivision is proposed to be re -platted into three separate lots: 1.1 Lot 1, containing the existing Building 5 of the approved site plan at 204 Maple Street, re - platted with an area of 16,987 sq. ft. 1.2 Lot 1A, containing the future location for Building 3 of the approved site plan at 210 Maple Street, re -platted with an area of 10,675 sq. ft. 1.3 Lot 1 B, containing the future location for Building 4 of the approved site plan at 311, North Mason Street, re -platted with an area of 10,362 sq. ft. 2. The applicant is also submitting a Reciprocal Easement and Maintenance Agreement for review to address the common elements on the existing Lot 1 that cross the proposed lot lines. This application is for a lot line re -plat only, no changes are proposed to residential units, commercial floor area, utilities, existing easements, or right of way improvements established in the previously approved site plan for Penny Flats and the associated Development Agreement. Z ,Koval Vice President, Coburn Development, Inc. Coburn Development, Inc. 3020 Carbon Place, Unit 203, Boulder, CO 80301 PDP Application, Lot 1 Re -Plat 303-442-3351 Last edit: 9/1/2010 www.coburndev.com Penny Flats BOTHWELL DAVIS GEORGE ARCHITECTS j 3457 RINGSBY COURT, SUITE 201 incorporated i DENVER. COLORADO 8021E V. 303A58.5700 f. 303.458.5701 'v A CdQ#11h l'Jlt realm of the street to the more private entries of the live work units while providing a pedestrian scaled environment that engages the street. (2) Building Height. (b) The maximum height of buildings in the Canyon Avenue and Civic Center shall be as shown on the Building Heights Map (Figure 18.5). The Building Heights Map indicates building height of 5-6 stories or 85'. The proposed development scales back the previously approved 6 story development to 4 stories and 58' to the top of the predominant parapet height (excluding the stair and elevator core overrun). (4) Building Mass Reduction for Taller Buildings (over three [3] stories) (a) Old City Center: NOT APPLICABLE (b) Canyon Avenue and Civic Center: The fourth story of a building shall be set back at a thirty -five -degree angle measured at the intersection of the floor plane of the fourth story and the property line along the public street frontage. See Figure 19. The previously approved development provided an upper story step back above the 5th story. The proposed development provides an implied step back at the 4th story accentuated with exterior material changes, similar to the lower 5 stories that were previously approved. 1. Base. Taller buildings (over three [3] stories) shall have a base portion consisting of one (1) or two (2) stories, clearly defined by a prominent, projecting cornice or roof, fenestration, different materials and different colors from the remainder of the building. If the base portion is two (2) stories, the ground floor shall be further differentiated by fenestration and other detailing. The base of the proposed development is clearly defined as a double height first story within a masonry clad facade with fenestration of large windows with clear glazing that differentiates it from the stories above and emphasizes the live work units' interaction with the pedestrian environment. 2. Upper Floor Setbacks. Upper portions of taller buildings shall be further set back above the base in such a manner as to contribute to a significant aspect of the building design. Upper floor setbacks shall be determined by an emphasis on pedestrian scale in sidewalks and outdoor spaces, compatibility with the scale and massing of nearby buildings, preservation of key sunshine patterns in adjacent spaces, and preservation of views in order to ensure sensitivity to the historic context and scale of downtown and to Page 2 of 6 BOTHWELL DAVIS GEORGE ARCHITECTS 3457 RINGSBY CDURT, SUITE 201 incorporated DENVER. COLORADO W216 V. 303A56.5700 F. 303.458.5701 ,m. bdpairn can maintain a degree of open sky as part of the visual character of the city. The top floor of the building is set back slightly from those below and this transition is accentuated with a cornice at the top of the masonry and a change in material to the siding of the 4th story. (5) Building Character and Facades. (a) Blank walls. No blank wall that faces a public street, public plaza or walkway shall exceed fifty (50) feet in length. There are no street facing blank walls on the proposed development. (b) Outdoor activity. Buildings shall promote and accommodate outdoor activity with balconies, arcades, terraces, decks and courtyards for residents' and workers' use and interaction, to the extent reasonably feasible. The proposed development encourages outdoor activity in the area immediately east of the live work unit entries of the first story. Here, a raised sidewalk terrace provides a soft edge between the public realm of the street and the more private areas adjacent to the residential units, while maintaining a clear connection between the live work units and the pedestrian environment. (c) Windows. Buildings shall promote and accommodate outdoor activity with balconies, arcades, terraces, decks and courtyards for residents' and workers' use and interaction, to the extent reasonably feasible. 1. Glass curtain walls and spandrel -glass strip windows shall not be used as the predominate style of fenestration for buildings in this District. This requirement shall not serve to restrict the use of atrium, lobby or greenhouse -type accent features used as embellishments to the principal building. 2. If ground floor retail, service and restaurant uses have large pane display windows, such windows shall be framed by the surrounding wall and shall not exceed seventy-five (75) percent of the total ground level facade area. Page 3 of 6 BOTHWELL DAVIS GEORGE ARCHITECTS 1 3451 RINGSBV COURT, SUITE 201 incorporated I DENVER.. COLORADO 50216 V. 303.458.6700 R303.45SW01 W_ t>< 44101 COR; The large pane display windows are limited to the first story, demonstrating the live work use of that level. Thes windows are punched openings framed by the masonry of the surrounding wall that forms the solid base of the building. (d) Nonresidential buildings. All nonresidential buildings permitted in this District (including, without limitation, mixed -use and industrial use buildings) shall meet the standards established in Section 3.5.3 for mixed -use and commercial buildings. (e) Canyon Avenue and Civic Center: Exterior facade materials. All street -facing facades shall be constructed of high quality exterior materials for the full height of the building. Such materials, with the exception of glazing, shall include stone, brick, clay units, terra cotta, architectural pre -cast concrete, cast stone, prefabricated brick panels, architectural metals or any combination thereof. Except for windows, material modules shall not exceed either five (5) feet horizontally or three (3) feet vertically without the clear expression of a joint. For the purposes of this provision, architectural metals shall mean metal panel systems that are either coated or anodized; metal sheets with expressed seams; metal framing systems; or cut, stamped or cast ornamental metal panels. Architectural metals shall not include ribbed or corrugated metal panel systems. The predominant material of the Mason St. (East) elevation is brick masonry units, from ground level to the 4tn story. This is capped with a cornice that provides a transition to the metal siding with expressed vertical seams in the upper level. These materials are interrupted with projecting bays of stucco siding that provide additional relief as well as the vertical expression of the stair core and lobbies that are expressed in the North East corner of the building. (E) Site Design Standards. (1) Site Design. (a) Parking lots. Parking lots shall not dominate the frontage of pedestrian -oriented streets, interrupt pedestrian routes or negatively affect surrounding neighborhoods. Parking lots shall be located behind buildings in the interior of blocks, in side yards, underground or in a parking structure, to the maximum extent feasible. Page 4 of 6 BOTHWELL DAVIS GEORGE ARCHITECTS ( 3457RINGSSYCOURT, SUITE 201 incorporated ( UENVER.COLORR0080216 V 301458.5700 F. 303.455.5701 -- bdaarrn '"i All parking for the development is provided in the existing below grade parking garage. (c) Canyon Avenue and Civic Center: Plazas. For buildings located within the Canyon Avenue and Civic Center sub -districts that are four (4) stories or taller, ground floor open space shall be provided that is organized and arranged to promote both active and passive activities for the general public. Such space must be highly visible and easily accessible to the public and must include features that express and promote a comfortable human sense of proportionality between the individual and the environment, whether natural or man-made. (F) Special Provisions — Civic Center Subdistrict. The Civic Center Subdistrict will serve as an important element of the Downtown District and as the primary location for new civic uses and buildings. The following criteria shall apply to all development in the Civic Center Subdistrict: (1) Civic spine. All development shall incorporate the concept of the "Civic Spine" as described in the Downtown Civic Center Master Plan, allowing for continuous north -south and east -west pedestrian connections. The civic spine will serve to connect various buildings in order to unify parks and plazas. The proposed development is part of a greater planned development that includes the continuous north -south "Civic Spine" and this element will be completed with subsequent phases of the plan that are immediately adjacent to this spine. (4) Incorporation of new buildings. New buildings shall be designed in a manner that establishes continuity and a visual connection between new and existing buildings within and adjacent to the Civic Center Subdistrict. The height, mass and materials of major public buildings shall convey a sense of permanence and importance. The proposed development shares a common scale and massing with the existing Phase 1A structure (Building 5) and reinforces the prominence of the greater Penny Flats development. Page 5 of 6 BOTHWELL DAVIS GEORGE ARCHITECTS i 3467 RINGSBV COURT SUITE 201 incorporated DENVER. COLORROO 80216 V. 303.458.6700 F, 303,466S701 whet bdQal n car.; (ii) Description of proposed open space, wetlands, natural habitats and features, landscaping, circulation, transition areas, and associated buffering on site and in the general vicinity of the project. The proposed amendment maintains the previously approved landscaping which, on Phase 1 B consists largely of hardscape sidewalk and raised sidewalk elements at the ground floor East unit entries. In subsequent phasing of the development, the previously approved pedestrian spine to the west of the subject property will be developed. (iii)Ownership and Maintenance of public and private open space areas The proposed development will serve as for rent residential apartment housing and the applicant will maintain ownership of all private open space areas located on the property. The applicant has entered into an development agreement with the adjacent Phase 1A ( Building 5) ownership to share in the cost of maintaining the shared common elements that include the shared drive aisle/Emergency Access Easement. The limits of the Phase 1 B platted boundaries will be maintained and the development and maintenance of the area directly North of the subject property will remain the responsibility of the ownership of the adjacent North property. (iv) Estimate of number of Employees for business, commercial and industrial uses. The proposed development eliminates the previously approved commercial uses, replacing those uses with additional residential rental units. Three units on the first floor are proposed as live/work units where the tenants of these units may also run a live/work occupation. (v) Plan Rationale Factors that include cost of construction and market demand, have led the applicant to seek an amendment to the approved plan, revising the unit mix to smaller rental units that project a greater market absorption. The first story is purposed as a flexible use providing for the current residential use demand while allowing for the potential adaptation to commercial use should market factors allow it in the future. Page 6 of 6 Statement of Planning Objectives - Exhibit A 03.11.2011 Penny Flats Lot 1B Development Comparison Proposed Amendment Previously Approved Amendment Building Height, Stories 4 6 Building Height, Feet 58' 77' - 4" Floor Area Residential 23959 26409 Floor Area Commercial 0 2998 Floor Area Common/Circulation 4322 5132 Floor Area Total 28281 34539 1 bedroom units 18 11 2 bedroom units 8 14 3 bedroom units 4 1 Total Bedroom Count 46 42 Total Unit Count 30 26 Surface Parking 0 10 Below Grade Parking no change -- Project: Penny Flats First Replat, Building 4 Project Description: The proposed project is a mixed use development at 311 N Mason. building 4 lot 1 B, consisting of 27 multi -family residential apartment units with 3 select live -work units on the first floor. The proposed uses are permitted and encouraged within the Downtown Civic Center Sub District and will bring additional residents to the urban core that will serve to support the commercial district. Located at 311 N. Mason St. The zoning is D - Downtown Civic Center Engineering Development Review's Unresolved Issues: Made By: Marc Virata Initial Date: 04/19/2011 Issue ID: 1 Topic: General Round: 1 Status: Active Issue: 04/1912011: If the "project" is specifically Lot 1 B of Penny Flats Subdivision First Replat, is there a reason why the City is listed as an owner since the underlying ownership of the lot appears to only be BPPL, Penny Flats, LLC? If perhaps the City is listed because the site plan document depicts all of Penny Flats not just Lot 1 B, then does that mean that Penny Flats LLC, and other property owners on Building 5 would also need to be signatories to the site plan? Initial Date: 04/19/2011 Issue ID: 2 Topic: General Round: 1 Status: Active Issue: 04/19/2011: Sheet SA6, the phasing plan, should also be in the construction plan set (and if not needed as part of the planning set, removed accordingly). I'm confused by the note regarding this Phase 1 B stating "construction of .... right-of-way improvements directly East of building 4." 1 believe all the right-of-way improvements are already in place and the only work needing to be done in right-of-way is the removal of the temporary asphalt curb head. If this is the case, the note should reference removal of all the temporary existing asphalt curb along Mason Street. This sheet should also then be renumbered to fit into the Penny Flats construction plan set numbering system, with the notation of an additional sheet on the original cover sheet index. Initial Date: 04/19/2011 Issue ID: 3 Topic: General Round: 1 Status: Active Issue: 04/19/2011: The title of the document would be preferred to start with Penny Flats Subdivision First Replat Lot 1 B. CITY OF FORT COLLINS ENGINEERING REVIEWED BY DATE: Page 1 of 9 BOTHWELL DAVIS GEORGE ARCHITECTS I 3457 R{NGSBV COURT, SUITE 201 incorporated DENVER. COLORADO SD216 V. 303.4S8.5700 F 303.458.S701 v "MWO, cum March 30, 2011 Mr. Ted Shepard City Planner City of Fort Collins 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins CO 80522-0580 Re: Lot 113, Penny Flats Subdivision, First Replat - Staff Project Review Response Letter Dear Ted: We are providing this letter in response to your letter dated April 22, 2011 to Dave Derbes, Developer Representative. Enclosed you will find we have provided a response to each of the agency provided comments provided in the Staff Project Review. Sincerely, Bothwell,G�� Jim D' AP Bothwell Davis George Architects, Inc. Page 1 of 5 BOTHWELL DAVIS GEORGE ARCHITECTS 1 3467 RINGSBY COURT, SUITE 201 incorporated DENVER, COLORADO W216 V. 303469.6700 F. 303AWS701 11 .-A7oa,0 ::on, Department: Engineering Development Review Number: 1 Created: 04/19/2011 04/19/2011: If the "project" is specifically Lot 1 B of Penny Flats Subdivision First Replat, is there a reason why the City is listed as an owner since the underlying ownership of the lot appears to only be BPPL, Penny Flats, LLC? If perhaps the City is listed because the site plan document depicts all of Penny Flats not just Lot 1 B, then does that mean that Penny Flats LLC, and other property owners on Building 5 would also need to be signatories to the site plan? Response: The ownership signature block has been revised to eliminate the reference to the City of Fort Collins. Number: 2 Created: 04/19/2011 04/19/2011: Sheet SA6, the phasing plan, should also be in the construction plan set (and if not needed as part of the planning set, removed accordingly). I'm confused by the note regarding this Phase 1 B stating "construction of .... right-of-way improvements directly East of building 4." 1 believe all the right-of-way improvements are already in place and the only work needing to be done in right-of-way is the removal of the temporary asphalt curb head. If this is the case, the note should reference removal of all the temporary existing asphalt curb along Mason Street. This sheet should also then be renumbered to fit into the Penny Flats construction plan set numbering system, with the notation of an additional sheet on the original cover sheet index. Response: The applicant will provide revised phasing plan for the construction plan set under separate cover. The phasing plan provided in this submittal has been revised to reflect the phasing indicated on the construction plans and clarifications of lot 1 B scope of site work have been provided. Number: 3 Created: 04/19/2011 04/19/2011: The title of the document would be preferred to start with Penny Flats Subdivision First Replat Lot 1 B. Response: The title block has been revised as requested Page 2 of 5 BOTHWELL DAVIS GEORGE ARCHITECTS 3457RINGS8V00URT,SUITE201 incorporated I UENVER. COLORADO W216 V. 303.45BS700 K 303.46B.6701 WtYN.txl4iri�tt c{ire. Department: Light and Power Number: 1 Created: 04/08/2011 04/08/2011: This information is provided to make sure there are no misunderstandings about how the remainder of the site will be served with electric power. There are two electric transformers existing on the site. One is a 1000 kVa 120/208 volt three phase. It is located near the N.E. corner of future building #6, and is planned to serve both building #5 and future #6. The second transformer is a 750 kVa 277/480 volt three phase, and is located near the S.E. corner of future building #2. This transformer serves the U.G. parking, elevator, and the fire pump. There are two future transformers planned (both will be 120/208 volt three phase). One will be located near the N.E. corner of building #2, and is planned to serve buildings 1 through 4. The other future transformer is planned to be located near the N.W. corner of building #7, and will serve both buildings #7 & #8. Note that the total of the service cables to any transformer cannot exceed 48 (12 per'leg'). Also, no service cable can exceed 500 kcm. Please contact Doug Martine at 224-6152 if any discrepancies or questions. Response: Comments provided above are noted for information. Department: PFA Number: 1 Created: 04/18/2011 04/18/2011: The structure still must meet NFPA 13fire-sprinkler requirements. Issues related to emergency vehicle access, water -supply and standpipes have been resolved for the time being. Response: The structure will meet PFA approved fire sprinkler requirements. Department: Stormwater Enaineering Number: 1 Created: 04/19/2011 04/19/2011: No Stormwater comments, 1 floodplain comment for replat. Comments may follow for the Utility plan revisions. Response: Comment provided above is noted for information. Page 3 of 5 BOTHWELL DAVIS GEORGE ARCHITECTS 1 3457 RINGS13Y COURT, SUITE 201 incorporated DENVER.COLORADOSo274 V 303A58.5700 F. 303.458.5701 W/, hda.-1: cam Department: Stormwater Engineering Number: 2 Created: 04/21/2011 04/21/2011: Floodplain Management Comments, April 12, 2011. Reviewer: Jennifer Petrik 221-6221, jpetrik@fcgov.com, Brian Varrella 416-2217, bvarrella@fcgov.com First Re -Plat and Composite Site Plan SA2: Please correct and clarify the floodplain boundaries. See redlines and attached flood risk map. Attachments: Redlines and Flood risk map. Response: The floodplain boundaries were provided as part of the previously approved replat documentation. No revisions are provided here. Number: 1 Created: 04/20/2011 04/20/2011: Please put "Lot 1 B" behind 'Penny Flats Subdivision First Replat" in the title on all sheets. Response: The titleblocks for all sheets have been revised as requested. Number: 2 Created: 04/20/2011 04/20/2011: There are many line over text & text over text issues. Response: line over text and text over text issues have been corrected for the drawing information that is revised as part of the major amendment. Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering Number: 1 Created: 04/19/2011 04/19/2011: Water services for Bldg 4 apparently need further discussion. The "normal' practice is to abandon service stubs that are not used. If there is a valid potential use for the 1-inch commercial service, this needs to be presented for consideration. Response: The existing commercial tap has been reviewed with Water - Wastewater Engineering and is understood to be acceptable to remain in place. Page 4 of 5 BOTHWELL DAVIS GEORGE ARCHITECTS 1 3457RMOSBVCOURT, SUrr8201 incorporated ! DENVER, COLORADO 50216 V. 303.458.5700 F. 303.458.5701 Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering Number: 2 Created: 04/19/2011 04/19/2011: Provide water service sizing calcs for Bldg 4 to determine if the 1.5-inch service is adequate for 30 units. Response: The service has been reviewed and is understood to be adequate for the Building 4 units. Number: 3 Created: 04/19/2011 04/19/2011: The Penny Flats utility plans show the sanitary sewer connection for the development in Maple rather than Mason as noted in the response letter. Please clarify. Response: The response letter incorrectly stated the location of the sanitary sewer connection. The sanitary sewer for lot 1 B will tie into the existing sewer service located in the underground parking garage. Department: Zoning Number: 1 Created: 04/06/2011 04/06/2011: Show building footprint dimensions on site plan. Response: The building footprint dimensions have been added to the site plan on sheet SA3.1. Page 5 of 5 Dave Derbes From: Ward Stanford <WSTANFORD@fcgov.com> Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 12:35 PM To: Sheri Langenberger; Ted Shepard; Marc Virata; Dave Derbes; Matthew Wempe Cr Ward Stanford Subject: Penny Flats - Bldg 4 Dave Derbes of Brinkman Construction the proposed changes will be: A proposed modification to Bldg 4 of the Penny Flats development is being readied for submittal. Per discussion with 1. Bldg floors reduced to 4, from 6; 2. Residential units increased to 30, from 26; 3. First floor commercial retail eliminated and changed to 4 live /work (multi -use) units at approx. 660 sf each. Per the above information, overall trip generation is reduced from the previous configuration therefore a TIS will not be required and is waived. Ward Stanford Traffic Systems Engineer City of Fort Collins Traffic Operations off: 970-221-6820 fax:970-221-6282 Dave Derbies From: Jim Bothwell <bothwell@bdgarch.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 11:23 AM To: Dave Derbes Subject: FW: Penny Flats, Lot 1B Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Dave, This is the follow up Kevin had with Ted. Because the letter references type two it seems like it may be appropriate to include this follow up correspondence and clarify it in our submittal. From: Kevin Brinkman [mailto:Kevin.Brinkman@brinkmanpartners.com] Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 2:44 PM To: Jim Bothwell; Derek Ahrens; Paul Brinkman Subject: FW: Penny Flats, Lot iB Ted confirmed it is a Type One Major Amendment. Kevin Brinkman, CCIM Brinkman Partners office 970.206.4500 mobile 970.222.3335 fax 970.206.1011 www.brinkmanr)artners.com From: Ted Shepard [mailto:TSHEPARD@fcgov.com] Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 10:31 AM To: Kevin Brinkman Subject: RE: Penny Flats, Lot 1B Because you are including live -work "mixed -use dwellings," you are a Type One Major Amendment, not a Type Two. Ted From: Kevin Brinkman [mailto:Kevin.Brinkman@brinkmanpartners.com) Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 3:57 PM To: Ted Shepard Subject: Penny Flats, Lot 1B Ted, Good to see you this morning. There is one item on the Staff Comments that I wanted to clear up. During the meeting I believe Jenny Nuckols said this was going to be a Type I review and hearing, but in the letter it says Type II; will you confirm that it is going to be a Type I. Thanks. Kevin Brinkman, CCIM Brinkman Partners 1 BOTHWELL DAVIS GEORGE ARCHITECTS I 3157 RMOSSY COURT, SUITE 201 incorporated ! DENVER, COLORADO 80216 V. 303.458.5700 F. 303.08.5701 wow b40alch con+ Lot 1 B, Penny Flats Subdivision First Replat Major Amendment Submittal March 30, 2011 Statement of Planning Objectives. Note: See attached "Exhibit A" for development comparison of proposed amendment development data against previously approved development data. (i) Statement of appropriate City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed plan. The following outlines elements of the proposed plan that address City of Fort Collins Planning objectives. City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed plan. Division 4.16 Downtown District (A) Purpose. The Downtown District is intended to provide a concentration of retail, civic, office and cultural uses in addition to complementary uses such as hotels, entertainment and housing. The development standards for the Downtown District are intended to encourage a mix of activity in the area while providing for quality development that maintains a sense of history, human scale and pedestrian -oriented character. B) Permitted Uses A. Residential Multi Family Dwellings Mixed Use Dwellings The proposed project is a mixed use development consisting of multifamily residential apartment units with select live -work units on the first floor. The proposed uses are permitted and encouraged within the Dowtown Civic Center Sub District and will bring additional residents to the urban core that will serve to support the commercial district. (D) Building Standards (1) Setback from Streets. A landscaped setback shall be required on all block faces west of Mason Street, excluding the block faces along the west side of Mason Street, While not required per planning requirements, the proposed project provides a setback that includes a hardscape landscape area between the street and the building. This area provides a transition from the public Page 1 of 6