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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFIRST MAINSTREET BANK - PDP - 37-03 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESM The proposed architecture is representative of the Craftsman style, with clean, low profile lines. The building materials and colors will be complementary and sensitive to the adjacent residential neighborhood. PRINCIPLE CAD-4: Security and crime prevention will continue to be important factors in urban design. Policy CAD-4.2 Lighting and Landscaping Lighting and landscaping will be designed to promote security and comfortable area -wide visibility. PRINCIPLE ED-1: Employment Districts will be major employment centers in the community. These districts will also include a variety of complementary uses to meet the needs of employees, such as business services, convenience retail, lodging, child care, recreation, housing and restaurants. By design, they will encourage non -auto travel, car and van polling, telecommuting and transit use. Their attractive appearance should allow them to locate adjacent to residential neighborhoods and along primary entryways into the community. Policy ED-1.2 Primary Uses Policy ED-1.4 Transitional Land Uses Policy ED-1.5 Walkable Destinations Policy ED-1.7 RedevelopmenUlnfill Although the bank site is not located in a large major employment center, it is designated as an employment center on the City's Structure Plan. In addition, Financial Institutions are listed as primary uses in City Plan. The project is compatible with the adjacent residential neighborhood, provides a transitional land use, and is a walkable destination from the surrounding commercial uses. Thanks for your time and consideration. I look forward to working with you during the development review process. Sincerely, &" 0 Cathy Mathis VF Ripley Associates, Inc. Page 4 of 4 The proposed First MainStreet Bank development exemplifies many of the Principles and Policies of the City Plan including: PRINCIPLE LU-1: Growth within the city will promote a compact development pattern within a well-defined boundary. Policy LU-1.1 Compact Urban Form The proposed bank will compliment the surrounding commercial land uses and promote a compact development with a unique identity. The infill site is conducive to pedestrian and transit use by providing convenient connections to the public street system. PRINCIPLE T-1: The physical organization of the city will be supported by a framework of transportation alternatives that maximizes access and mobility throughout the city, while reducing dependence upon the private automobile Policy T-1.1 Land Use Patterns Policy T-1.2 Multi -Modal Streets Policy T-1.3 Street Design Criteria Policy T-1.4 Adequate Facilities PRINCIPLE T-2 Mass transit will be an integral part of the city's overall transportation system. Policy T-2.1 Transit System Policy T-2.2 Transit Stops Policy T-2.3 Transit Route Design PRINCIPLE T-4: Bicycling will serve as a viable alternative to automobile use for trip purposes. Policy T-4.2 System Design The site is located on the corner of Harmony Road and Boardwalk Drive. Harmony Road is proposed to be an enhanced travel corridor. Currently, there is an existing transit stop on JFK parkway, a '/<-mile away. The proposed development will connect with existing street bicycle lanes as well as provide pedestrian connectivity to transit stops, shopping, neighborhoods and employment. PRINCIPLE CAD-3: Commercial Developments create a powerful impression of the city, both individually and taken together as a whole. While corporate franchises and chain stores will remain recognizable, commercial developments will be designed to contribute to Fort Collins' distinct and visual quality and uniqueness. Policy CAD-3.2 Compatibility with surrounding development. Page 3 of 4 The overall site grade slopes from the southwest to the northeast corner. Site detention will be at the northeast corner of the site. A network of pedestrian sidewalks is provided throughout the development, with connections to Boardwalk Dive and the 8-foot walk located in the Harmony Road setback. Vehicular circulation will be via a private drive intersecting with Boardwalk Drive and an additional secondary access on Whalers Way. The internal private drives will be asphalt, with 24 feet of pavement and 6" raised curbs. Drive-thru circulation will occur on the east end of the site, accessing the drive- thru lanes located at the east side of the building. Parking for employees and bank customers is located north of the building, with the main entrance also located on the north. An outdoor plaza is located on the west side of the building in order to provide pedestrian interest and visual continuity. The building is located at the southwest corner of the site in order to meet the "build - to" line requirements set forth in the City's Land Use Code. The building is also sited to be located outside the 80' wide Harmony Road setback. The design objectives of the landscape plan are to screen parking and service areas, to provide an attractive streetscape and also to enhance the pedestrian and vehicular experience within the site. Formal street trees are proposed along Boardwalk Drive. Deciduous trees, coniferous trees and foundation plantings will be used to enhance architectural character, provide shade, spring color and winter interest. Landscape plant species are per the Harmony Corridor Design Standards and Guidelines. A generous landscape buffer is proposed along the eastern boundary. The buffer distance ranges from 65 feet to 85 feet and will consist of earth berms and landscaping to provide screening from the adjacent homes. All open space areas and landscaping will be owned and maintained by the bank. Page 2 of 4 VO=Rip1eyA..0CIATES INC Landscape Architecture Urban Design Planning November 4, 2003 Steve Olt Current Planning Department City of Fort Collins 1281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 1Fort Collins, CO 80521-0580 RE: Planning Objectives for First MainStreet Bank Project Development Plan Dear Steve, The First MainStreet Bank project is comprised of approximately 5.19 acres. The site is located at the northeast corner of Boardwalk Drive and Harmony Road. The Mallards at the Landing residential subdivision is located along the eastern boundary, Harmony Road is to the south, Boardwalk Drive to the west and Whalers Way is located on the north. The property was previously approved for a Rafferty's Restaurant in 1995. The First MainStreet Bank site is zoned HC (Harmony Corridor District). The applicant is proposing a partial 2-story, 13,243 sq. ft. bank on approximately 3.63 acres. There is a 1.38- acre undeveloped pad site that will be sold in the future. The use is undetermined at this time. The bank is not new to the neighborhood, and will be relocating its operations to this site from an existing facility, which is located at the southeast corner of Harmony Road and Lemay Avenue. The bank will be open five days a week, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the drive-thru lanes and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the lobby. The lobby only will be open on Saturday mornings. Construction is expected to begin in May 2004 and be complete by December 2004. The architecture for the proposed facility is drawing from the clean, low profile lines of craftsman style architecture. The architect is attempting to incorporate and further develop elements of this style into recognizable 'branding' elements that will help identify the First MainStreet beyond the building signage and logo. Through the use of step -backs, gables and variations in roof height, the building elevations are massed to provide compositional interest. In addition, a detailed arcade is provided at the building perimeter creating pedestrian scale elements and deep shadow lines across the fagade. Stone is applied as a wainscot base with field and accent materials of painted cementitious fiberboard siding and sidewall shingles. Concrete roof tiles and pre -finished metal gutters, flashings and downspouts complete the pallet of materials. The number of employees present during business hours is estimated to be around 30 people. The number of parking spaces dictated by code is 3.5/1000 sq. ft. for financial institutions. The building is 13, 243 sq. ft. The code would allow a maximum of 46 spaces. Given the number of employees and the anticipated number of customers in the building, it is evident that 46 parking spaces are inadequate for the bank's needs. Therefore, we are proposing 52 parking spaces. 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