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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH PUD PHASE IV PRELIMINARY AND FINAL - 51 93 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVES (4)Scale The project's scale and detail will add variety of design to the area while reinforcing coherent neighborhood patterns. The massing of walls will be compatible to those of Woodward Governor, and the church development will amplify and compliment the statement which has been started at Drake and.Le May. This impact would not be significantly changed by conforming to the 40' height restriction, however by enforcing the 40' height restriction, the beauty of the building would be greatly reduced. DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE (con't.) It is impossible to predict how long the total project development will take for Phase Two. Based on current community growth rates, church growth rates, and the anticipation that the church membership will grow even faster once Phase One is completed, it is possible that the total project will be completed within ten years. However, First Christian Church wishes to be allowed until January, 2000 for total completion; ie . twenty years. It is imperative that the church have the matter of the 3,000 seat sanc- tuary exceeding the recent building height ordinance reviewed and con- firmed during this PUD process. If a variance to the height regulations for this one future phase of construction cannot be assured, it could effect the initial design and development. The most definitive answer would be derived by submitting Phase Two as a Final PUD submittal along with Phase One. (Modifications would then be handled through amendments to the PUD.) Hence, the desire for a long development schedule rather than submitting each portion for a Final PUD as it "comes due." BUILDING HEIGHT REVIEW Phase One does not exceed the height regulations except for the "solar tower" which, by code definition, is exempt from height regulations. All other development in Phase Two is also planned to be below the 40' height restriction except for the 3, 000 seat sanctuary. The eave condition of the sanctuary falls below the 40' height restriction (at 37' to allow for balcony seating). The only portion which exceeds the 40' is the roof structure which rises to a 62' height but by UBC definition, should be considered at its average height of 50' because it is a sloped surface. Again, the tower exceeds the height restriction with an overall height of 105', but is exempted from regulation by code definition. A flat roof could possibly be used on the sanctuary to stay below the height regu- lation, however the sloped roof is desired for both exterior aesthetics and interior acoustics. Views This project will obstruct the views of the residents directly east of the property looking towards the foothills, however it will not obstruct the views of residents south of the property or living in Parkwood. On the other hand, essentially any development on this site would have the same effect. Light and Shadow The project, due to its location on the property does not affect the dis- tribution of light and shadow on adjacent property. Privacy The project does not affect the existing level of privacy in the neighborhood. SITE The site is a 25 acre parcel located at the southeast corner of Drake and Le May. This area of Fort Collins is rapidly developing with family residences, which lends itself to the location of a church. The east and southern property lines coincide with residential sub -divisions. Across Drake Road to the north is Parkwood Lake and the Parkwood sub- division. West of the site, across Le May Avenue, a shopping center is currently under construction. Woodward Governor manufacturing is north- west of the site. The site location is excellent for proximity to the resi- dential areas that would use the facilities, with easy access via two arterial streets. The church recognizes the high visibility the site affords as well as the aesthetic precedence established by Woodward Governor and Parkwood Lake. Consequently, the church desires to build with quality and provide good landscaping. The re -development of Drake, along the northern property line, is a diffi- cult problem which the church is reviewing with the assistance of the city engineering department. Improvements to Drake would coincide with Phase One developments.. Should the site, for purposes of discussion, follow the trends of the. area, with a residential sub -division, the area would lose a "community center", and the importance of the "statement" created by Woodward Governor, Scotch Pines Center, and even Parkwood Lake would diminish. The church, especially as conceived, would compliment this statement. It is a philosophy of First Christian Church, which is demonstrated at their present church building, to have their facilities "owned" by the community through their use of the facilities. PARKING As previously discussed, parking would be phased in conjunction with the main assembly areas of the complex on three to one ratio. Parking along Le May would be screened by depressing the parking as well as using earth -berms and landscaping. Parking adjoining residential areas would be screened by wood privacy fences and landscaping. Landscaped parking islands exceed city requirements in Phase One and meet city requirements is Phase Two. However, rather than spacing the islands by 15 cars, the islands are used to define secondary drives, which results in rows of cars ranging from 14 to 27 cars long. It is felt that this system will afford better circulation as well as fulfilling the need to "soften" the parking areas. Handicapped parking is provided on a 1/15 ratio with 24 spaces in Phase One and 68 spaces in Phase Two. DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE Phase One would start construction April , 1980 with anticipated comple- tion by January, 1982. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT (con't.) An education area will be on three levels (including the basement) with elevator access to all three floors. It will include an attrac- tive youth center as well as an activities area for senior citizens. Total education capacity will be at approximately 700. The educa- tion area will also be used as an infant/child day-care center. A gallery area will be a circulation space for fellowship, exhibits, meetings, and receptions accented by overhead windows and trees. Outdoor recreation facilities will include a volleyball court and a playing field (regulation soccer size) for all types of sports. Also included will be a fenced play area for day-care. Parking shall be provided for 385 cars; this approximates a 3/1 ratio for sanctuary capacity to parking spaces vs. the 5/1 ratio required by city ordinances.. Landscaping along Drake and Le May, on the southern property line, and Phase One parking areas would be initiated with Phase One. Parking areas on the eastern and south-eastern portions of the property designated for Phase Two would initially be used for a nursery for future landscaping and also for gardening. Phase Two shall add, as needed, approximately 85,000 square feet of building area including the following: A one and two story administration/library space which would be built in two phases (note: during Phase One, administration, the library, and small worship services will be maintained at the pre- sent church building.) An education addition to the previous education area, to accomo- date approxima e y wo hundred to three hundred additional stu- dents. A sanctuary to seat approximately 3,000 people in auditorium -type seating, which can also be used for concerts, plays, and speeches. A space for family worship on Sundays; a place for family entertain- ment and fellowship during the week. When this facility is construc- ted, the parking would be expanded to 1, 047 cars, which again is close to a 3/1 ratio. If driving trends should change, or if better transit facilities are developed, less parking could be developed with the net effect of more landscape area. An atriumarea that would be built in conjunction with the sanctuary to provide similar uses as the gallery in Phase One. . A community/youth center for additional space to those facilities provided in the Phase One education area. DESIGN CONCEPTS The complex is arranged to have design integrity at any point of comple- tion. The design uses passive solar concepts with its predominately south- ern orientation, thermal mass walls with exterior insulation, and also active collectors for domestic water in the locker area for Phase One. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH FORT COLLINS, COLORADO STATEMENT OF PLANNING OBJECTIVES Glaser Associates Architects Loveland, Colorado October 15, 1979 OWNER/DEVELOPER First Christian Church is a progressive, growing church that has been established in Fort Collins since 1893. Originally located at College and Magnolia, the church moved to a new facility on five acres at Drake and Stover in 1968. Their sanctuary accomodates only 350 to 400 people yet their average worship attendance exceeds 1,000, thus forcing the church to hold four services each Sunday. Besides limited building fa- cilities, parking is a major concern, not only for the inconvenience the present conditions impose on local residents, but also because it is stunting the growth of the church - people can't get in! The church's staff includes three full time ministers, headed by the Rev - rend Charlie Patchen, two lay -ministers, a business administrator, educa- tion director, and four secretaries. The membership is currently at approx- imately 2,000 and grows by at least 200 members per year with a high per- centage (40%) of visitors; indicating a high growth potential. First Christian Church takes an active role in the community with many varied ministries including: re -cycling clothes for the poor and delinquent girls, selling quilts to support institutionalized battered children, working with the elderly through fellowship, helping migrant workers and un-wed mothers, and a program for divorced singles, to mention but a few. Yet the church is severly limited by its facilities from expanding its ministries into other areas such as more programs for the youth. These cannot be accomodated by expanding their present facilities, therefore new facilities are desired, but not typical church facilities. First Christian Church has undertaken a bold master -plan to build a church that can continue to grow (within reason) with facilities that are multi -func- tional to the church and the community. Through master planning the church can avoid the pitfalls of traditional church design that does not adequately consider the future, and therefore this church can provide a useful legacy for future generations. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Phase One shall consist of approximately 50, 000 square feet of building area including the following: A multi -purpose area that can be used for worship (seating up to 1200 people) or for recreation with two junior -high level basket- ball courts. An adjoining kitchen will also make this space suit- able for large banquets.