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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGARTH COMMERCIAL PLAZA - PDP - 20-02B - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESC om@@ o urban design, inc. With the modification permitting parking between the right-of-way and the building, it becomes important to provide screening from the parking adjacent to Mason Street. Additionally, the city has previously indicated a desire to ensure some buffering and screening of the building from the future Mason Street Corridor, so enhanced landscaping of open areas and additional architectural features of the building have been incorporated to the design on west side of the site. Ownership & Maintenance of Landscape/Open Areas: The site will be owned by a single entity which will be responsible for maintenance of all open and landscaped areas on -site. Employees: The number of employees that are anticipated to work at the commercial uses on this site are estimated at between 10-30, depending upon the final users for the building. Rationale behind Assumptions and Choices: The Modifications to Standards approved by the Planning & Zoning Board in 2002 provided the ability to propose the current lot configuration. The rationale for these modifications were based on the concept of continuity of the existing development pattern and connectivity of the adjacent lots. Land Use Conflicts: No natural area or wetland areas are in the immediate vicinity of the project site. Existing land uses along South Mason Street are very similar to that proposed, and no land use conflicts are anticipated. The proposed future Mason Street Corridor is located immediately adjacent to the parcel to the west — and Neighborhood Meeting: This project is subject to a Type I (Administrative) review and no neighborhood meeting is required. Development Schedule: Approval of the Final Compliance Plan is anticipated by the end of 2003. Development of the site will begin as soon as possible thereafter in a single phase, and be complete within a period of approximately 4-8 months. Hazardous Materials Impact Analysis: No hazardous materials are anticipated to be used or stored on -site. If a future tenant proposes such materials, such an analysis will be done and presented to city and the Poudre Fire Authority,. if required at that time. cuomp@p� urban design, inc. 3555 Stanford road, suite 105 GARTH COMMERCIAL PLAZA, LOTS 3 & 4 fort collins, colorado 80525 (970) 226-4074 Statement of Planning Objectives fax tysc 226-4196 e@cityscapeud.com City Plan Principles and Policies: This proposed development achieves or furthers the following specific City Plan Principles and Policies. ♦ Principle LU 1 Growth within the city wil%promote a compact development pattem within a well- defined boundary. The Garth Commercial Plaza is an infill development on Lots 3 & 4 of that subdivision. The site has existing infrastructure and services available. ♦ Policy T-1.1 Appropriate... non-residential land uses should be within walking distance of transit stops, permitting public transit to become a viable alternative to the automobile. This site is immediately adjacent to the proposed Mason Street Corridor, which will offer multiple transit alternatives. Existing Transfort bus service is currently available one block to the east on S. College Ave., with busses running every 20 minutes. ♦ Policy T-5.2 Pedestrian connections will be clearly visible and accessible, incorporating markings, signage, lighting and paving materials. Two enhanced pedestrian connections are proposed from Mason Street to the building entrances — these will be well -marked and highly visible through the use of paving materials and marking, landscaping and lighting. ♦ Policy C4D-1.4 Street trees should be used in a formal architectural fashion to reinforce, define and connect the... features along a street. Canopy shade trees shall constitute the majority of tree plantings, and a mixture of tree types shall be_included, arranged to establish partial urban tree canopy cover. Canopy trees will be planted along the street, in a formal, urban fashion, with additional trees used to highlight the pedestrian connections on -site. ♦ Policy CAD-3 2 Proposed commercial buildings must contribute to the positive character of the area. Building materials, architectural details, color range, building massing, and relationships to streets and sidewalks will contribute to a distinctive local district, corridor, or neighborhood. The proposed building will be compatible with adjacent development, and similar "second -tier" commercial developments currently located along Mason Street. The intent is to raise the level of desired architectural character in the area, provide an appropriate interface with the adjacent Mason Street Corridor, while maintaining a building style and design that is compatible with the area. ♦ Policy CD-1.2 lnBl(lRedevelopment Land Uses. Retail, office... uses will be encouraged. This site is an infill site between an existing hotel to the north, and small commercial plaza to the south. All necessary infrastructure to serve the site is existing. Design Considerations: The traffic and pedestrian circulation pattems on -site were the largest influence on the design of this parcel. Connections from adjacent parcels, from Mason Street, and to the future Mason Street Corridor greatly determined the site layout proposed. Maintaining vehicular connectivity across the three lots, utilizing the two existing accesses, and providing safe and obvious pedestrian connections, while ensuring a cohesive.site design with the adjacent commercial development to the south were the main goals of the site design.