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Home My WebLink About401 WEST MOUNTAIN AVENUE - PDP - 29-98 - CORRESPONDENCE - (4)40 Fi�i O U N T A I N A V F. N U G- i+e I Mkt CAnt I VF RIPLEY If �11 INA1\ I transition from diagonal parking to parallel parking. A Transportation Impact Study (multi -modal analysis) will be required. Please contact Eric Bracke at 224-6062 to schedule a scoping meeting for this study. Utility plans and a development agreement will be required. Please contact Sheri Wamhoff at 22-6750 with any questions regarding these comments. 9. TRANSFORTstated that the closest transit stop is located at the Mountain Avenue Mason Street intersection. Please contact Kathleen Reavis at 224-6140 to discuss bike and pedestrian access and parking. Please contact Gaylene Rossiter at 224- 6195 with any question regarding these comments. 10. The Parks and Recreation Department stated that neighborhood and community parkland fees will be assessed for each of the residential dwelling units based upon the square footage of each dwelling unit. Please contact Janet Meisel at 221-6367 with any questions regarding this comment. 11. The Current Planning Department offers the following comments: a. The D, Downtown District is described in Division 4.12 of the Land Use Code (Article 4, pp. 73-84). General Development Standards (such as setbacks, parking ratios, landscaping, etc.) are described in Article 3 of the Land Use Code. In the event of a conflict between a standard or requirement contained in Article 3 and Article 4, the standard in Article 4 shall prevail. b. As stated in the Zoning Department comments, the proposed mix use building will be subject to a Type 2, Planning and Zoning Board review. Pursuant to Section 2.2.2 of the Land Use Code, a neighborhood meeting will be required before the development application ,may be submitted. Attached is a geographical notification map. The applicant is responsible for obtaining the names and addresses of property owners within the mailing area. The applicant pays the City 50 cents per name for the mailing. The City will set up and facilitate the neighborhood meeting upon the applicant's request. C. Please contact the Current Planning Department at 221-6750 to schedule a submittal appointment for the development application. Please contact Mike Ludwig at 221-6206 with any questions regarding these comments. 3. The Stormwater Utility stated that the property is located within the Old Town Drainage Basin (inventory grid #71-1). The development fees in this basin are $4,150 per acre, subject to the runoff coefficient reduction. The standard drainage and erosion control reports and plans are required and they must be prepared by a professional engineer registered in Colorado. The development must comply with the Old Town Drainage Master Plan. Imperiousness variances may be considered since the site has a high amount of'existing imperiousness. Water quality needs to be considered. Extended detention is the suggested method. There are two inlets at the northeast corner of the site. Discharge of detention is required to be underground when it is available. Please contact Glen Schlueter at 221-6589 with any questions regarding these comments. 4. The Advance Planning. Department requests to be included in discussions with the Transportation Department regarding the proposed diagonal parking. Please contact Clark Mapes at 221-6225 with any questions regarding this comment. 5. The Poudre Fire Authority stated that a fire hydrant capable of providing 1,000 gallons per minute must be located within 300 feet of the proposed building. An automated fire suppression system will be required. Please contact Ron Gonzalez at 221-6570 with any questions regarding these comments. 6. The Natural Resources Department requests that the trash enclosure be designed to accommodate recycling bins. The underground storage tanks have been removed from the site and to the City's knowledge, the site complies with all state and federal requirements. Please contact Rob Wilkinson at 221-6750 with any questions regarding these comments. 7. The Water and Wastewater Utility stated that there is an existing 6-inch water main in Meldrum and an existing 10-inch water main in Mountain Avenue. There is an existing 12-inch sanitary sewer in Mountain Avenue. Existing water/sewer services on the site must be used (if properly sized) or abandoned at the main. Grease interceptor(s) will be required for any restaurant(s) in the building. The Water Conservation Standards for Landscaping and Irrigation will apply. If the water service size is increased or if additional services are added, PIF's and water rights will be due at the issuance of building permit. Please contact Roger Buffington at 221-6681 with any questions regarding these comments. 8. The Engineering Department stated that the Street Oversizing Fee is $3.95 per square foot for specialty retail; $13.41 per square foot for restaurants; $3.70 per square foot of gross floor area for office use; and $901 to $1021 per dwelling unit for residential uses. The applicant must apply (with the development application) to Engineering for encroachment permits for any projections into the public right-of- way. This includes patio seating, awnings, special site features, etc. Special site features will require a maintenance agreement. No exterior doors may open into the public right-of-way. The pedestrian bulb at the Mountain / Meldrum intersection must function safely. Additional discussion is necessary regarding the proposed diagonal parking as it causes safety conflicts with bike traffic. Please clarify the MEETING DATE: ITEM: APPLICANT: April 13, 1998. 401 W. Mountain Avenue. Linda Ripley V-F-Ripley Associates 1113 Stoney Hill Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525 LAND USE DATA: Request to develop an approximately 3-story, 14,200 square foot mixed use building. The applicant proposes approximately 5,000 square feet of specialty retail use on the first floor; 5,000 square feet of office use on the second floor; and 2 residential units of approximately 2,100 square feet each on the third floor. The building is proposed to exceed 40 feet in height. The subject property is located at the southwest corner of W. Mountain Avenue and S. Meldrum Street. COMMENTS: 1. The Zoning Department stated that the property is located in the Canyon Avenue sub -district of the Downtown District. Offices are a Type 1 land use. Multi -family dwellings and retail are Type 2 land uses. Therefore, the proposed mixed -use building will be subject to a Type 2, Planning and Zoning Board review. A 15 foot building setback will be required. Downtown District development standards are described in Division 4.12 of the Land Use Code. Parking must be provided in accordance with Section 3.2.2[K] of the Land Use Code. A minimum of 1.75 parking spaces per 2 BR dwelling unit must be provided. A maximum of 3 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of office and specialty retail is allowed. Please provide handicap parking stalls in accordance with Section 3.2.2[K][3] of the Land Use Code. Trash enclosures must be provided for trash dumpsters and must accommodate recycling bins. The applicant must apply for encroachment permits for any projections into the public right-of-way. Please contact Jenny Nuckolls at 221-6760 with any questions regarding these comments. 2. The Light and Power Utility stated that a conversion to underground electric facilities is expected. New service to the building (3-phase) will be needed. Please coordinate with Light and Power Engineering for the routing of 3-phase electric to the site and for the transformer location. New development charges will apply. Please submit a C-1, commercial usage form to Light and Power. Please contact Janet McTague at 221-6700 with any questions regarding these comments. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. PO. Box580 Fort Collins, CO80522-0580 (970)221-6750 CURRENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT Commu...ty Planning and Environmental ervices Current Planning City of Fort Collins April 20, 1998 Linda Ripley V-F-Ripley Associates 1113 Stoney Hill Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525 Dear Linda, For your information, attached is a copy of the Staff's comments concerning 401 W. Mountain Avenue, which was presented before the Conceptual Review Team on April 13, 1998. This is a request to develop an approximately 3-story, 14,200 square foot mixed use building. The applicant proposes approximately 5,000 square feet of specialty retail use on the first floor; 5,000 square feet of office use on the second floor; and 2 residential units of approximately 2,100 square feet each on the third floor. The building is proposed to exceed 40 feet in height. The subject property is located at the southwest corner of W. Mountain Avenue and S. Meldrum Street. The comments are offered informally by Staff to assist you in preparing the detailed components of the project application. Modifications and additions to these comments may be made at the time of formal review of this project. If you should have any questions regarding these comments or the next steps in the review process, please feel free to call me at 221-6206. Sincerely, Michael Ludwig, AICP City Planner xc: Stormwater Utility Project Planner File 281 North College Avenue • P.O. 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