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Home My WebLink AboutPOUDRE VALLEY PLAZA PUD - PRELIMINARY - 30-95A - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESLAND USE The site for Poudre Valley Plaza is part of Four Seasons PUD currently zoned H-1 clustered/multiple family apartment -condominium. Adjacent zoning north of the site is planned residential -Rose Tree Village PUD at Cunningham Corners and a 7-Eleven convenience store opposite the northeast corner of the site, zoning to the east is RLP (Low Density Planned Residential)-Arborgate at Four Seasons and Four Seasons First Filing, zoning to the south is (Low Density Planned Residential) vacant land, and zoning to the west is RE (Estate Residential) -Skyline Subdivision and Mountain Range Church. LAND USE POLICIES Land use policies achieved by the proposed development include: Policy 3 Maximum utilization of land within the city with proximity to existing employment, recreation, and shopping Policy 12 Urban density greater than three (3) DU/acre Policy 14 Project meets urban development standards Policy 22 Proposed development contiguous to existing development within the city. Policy 26 Availability of existing services Policy 49 Development minimizes use of private automobiles thereby mitigating air quality impacts Policy 80 Higher density residential uses should locate: (b.) Within close proximity to community or neighborhood park facilities. (c.) Where water and sewer facilities can be adequately provided. (d.) Within easy access to major employment center. (e.) With access to public transportation. (f.) In areas with provisions for alternative modes of transportation. Policy 82 Higher density residential uses should locate in PUD... Thank you for your considerations, and we look forward to your comments. Sincerely JIM SELL DESIGN INC. James L. Sell Principal JLS/kms Page 3 of 3 C:\NPD0CS\PRWEC7S\1645\SDBMIITA June 19, 1995 DESIGN THEME The upscale architectural style depicted in the sketches submitted will be integrated with all buildings. Signage will also be carefully controlled to maintain a pedestrian orientation from store front arcades rather than the street. The developers will also be major tenants in the center and are very committed to maintaining a high level of quality throughout. A central theme of the plaza will be to display sculpture pieces depicting the rich historical background of this region. These pieces will be strategically located along walkways and focal points. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES The center is estimated to have: 29,200 square feet of retail floor area; 39,600 square feet of office; 12,000 square feet of restaurant. The retail uses would employ approximately 100 employees; retail: 30; restaurant: 25. Total employee population is estimated at 155. ACCESS AND CIRCULATION Vehicles and pedestrians penetrate the site from both a north -south and easterly directions. These corridors are generally protected from adjacent parking and lined with trees to emphasize their presence. The entrance off Century Drive will be under an architectural bridge created by a second story space between the Wheeler Building (Pad E) and the adjoining building (Pad F) to the south. This entrance will then open up to a tree lined drive directing the eye to a focal point located between buildings "B" and "C". This drive intersects another drive oriented on the north south axis. Parking lots are conveniently situated off both sides of this access. Primary pedestrian circulation from the east is also taken through the "bridge". However, the pedestrian is directed laterally along the shops through the colonnade buildings "E", "F", and "G". The pedestrian will be directed to the west via textured concrete walks where street and parking lot crossings are required. The north -south pedestrian access is adjacent to the west edge of the vehicular access. In keeping with the "neighborhood friendly" concept, numerous sidewalks connect in all directions and buildings E, F, and G have been designed to be partially sunken with small shops lining a wide walkway along the colonnade. The parking will be screened from the walkway with heavily planted slopes between the lower walk and the parking lot. p,-w,, ; of I C:\WPDOCS\PROOEL S\1645\SU MI=A Jute 19, 1995 June 19, 1995 Planning and Zoning Board Members City of Fort Collins, Planning Department 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 Re: Poudre Valley Plaza PUD planning objectives Dear Board Members, Poudre Valley Plaza PUD is a six (6) acre planned business services/residential development proposed for the southeast corner of the intersection of Horsetooth Road and South Shields Street. Seven (7) commercial buildings or pads are planned comprising an estimated building ground coverage of 54,600 square feet with total building space in excess of 80,000 square feet. The intent of the design is to provide neighborhood services, goods, and dining. Possible uses include banking/real estate/insurance services, medical/clinical offices, profes- sional offices, personal services, restaurants, beauty or barber shop, print shop, florist and decorating center. In addition, seven (7) residential units above the retail in pad G provides a density of twenty (20) units per acre. A bank is planned at the corner of Shields and Horsetooth. It will provide full banking services and will offer a drive up service. The Wheeler Building (Pad E)is proposed as a two story structure at the intersection of Century Drive and Horsetooth. Wheeler's office will occupy all of the second level. The lower level will be occupied by small retail and service shops. The general concept for the overall design of the center is to be "neighborhood friendly". This is accomplished by locating the buildings and landscaping along the perimeter of the site, with the parking primarily within the core. It was necessary to locate a small parking lot near the intersection of Century and Horsetooth in order to accommodate surface drainage to the northeast. Sell De ,m Ranning nForli off°aJO ° (30 4 1921 (303)48 -