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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING OF Mare 27, 1989
STAFF DEPORT
PROJECT: Diamond Shamrock Corner Store P.U.D., Preliminary, #14-89
Kenneth D. Baca
Diamond Shamrock, Colorado Division
520 East 56th Avenue
Denver, CO. 80216
OWNER: William Bartran
Bartran Homes Inc.
1644 Alcott Street
Fort Collins, CO. 80525
PROJECT PLANNER: Ted Shepard
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for preliminary P.U.D. approval for a
Diamond Shamrock gasoline and food sales facility. The land use includes a 1,567
square foot food store, a 784 square foot one bay automatic carwash, and 4 pump
islands with a canopy. The site is 1.46 acres, and is located at 1515 West
Elizabeth Street between Taco Bell and Chesterfield, Bottomsley, and Pott's
restaurant. The zoning is B-P, Planned Business.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval With Conditions
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed P.U.D. was evaluated against the Auto
Related and Roadside Commercial point chart and exceeds the required minimum
score. A neighborhood meeting was held to discuss the project's impacts and a
copy of the meeting's minutes are attached. The proposal is found compatible
with the original Fairview P.U.D. and the Campus West shopping area. The
carwash and food store would be brick with a 3 foot, red building fascia
featuring modest signage and the company logo. The canopy is oriented so the
short side parallels Elizabeth Street. The canopy fascia is also red with a small
white stripe on the bottom and two logos. The landscaping on Elizabeth is 25
feet wide and features berms, trees, and shrub beds. The landscaping on the
south is 40 feet wide and also serves as a detention area. The free standing
monument sign matches the expectation created by recent P & Z Board decisions
involving the Centre for Advanced Technology and Raintree Shopping Center.
The trip generation associated with the proposal is relatively small causing little
impact on the Elizabeth/City Park intersection.
There are two conditions of approval relating to detailed specifications for the
canopy lighting and the deletion of the northerly, internal parking lot drive aisle.
DEVELOPMENT 300 LaPorte Ave. • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 • (303) 221.6750
SERVICES, PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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COMMENTS
1. Background::
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: b-p; Vacant, (Parcel D of the C.S.U. Bull Farm, Preliminary P.U.D.)
S: R-P; Vacant, (Phase IV of the Matador Apartments)
E: B-P; Chesterfield, Bottomsley, and Pott's Restaurant and Bar
W: B-P; Taco Bell Restaurant and Drive-thru
The site is legally described as a Replat of Lot 2, Fairview Shopping Center,
Filing Two. The original Fairview Shopping Center was approved in 1977 and
revised in 1979. Subsequent phases of the Fairview P.U.D. include Wendy's
(approved in May of 1979), Taco Bell (approved in August of 1982), Nautilus
(approved February of 1984), and Duds and Suds (approved in June of 1984).
The site received final P.U.D. approval for a Carl's Jr. Restaurant and Carwash in
March of 1986. Two administrative extensions of the P.U.D. have allowed the
Carl's Jr. to remain valid until March 24, 1989.
2. Land Use:
The project was evaluated against the criteria of the Auto Related and Roadside
Commercial point chart. The proposed use achieved a score of 63% which exceeds
the required minimum score of 50%. Points were awarded for being located at
other than at the intersection of two arterial streets, for being contiguous to and
functionally a part of an existing community shopping center (Campus West), and
for having the primary access from a non -arterial street. Points were also
awarded for having direct, vehicular and pedestrian access between on -site parking
areas and adjacent, existing off -site parking areas which contain more than ten
spaces (Pott's). Finally, the project benefits from having at least 1/6th of its
property boundary contiguous to existing urban development.
3. Neighborhood Compatibility:
A neighborhood meeting was held on February 6, 1989 at Westminster Presbyterian
Church on West Elizabeth Street. The primary concerns were issues related to
increased traffic, width of the lanes on Elizabeth Street, the extension of the
private access drive, material specification of the underground storage tanks, hours
of operation, and contingencies for fuel spillage.
A. The neighborhood was concerned that the store would add increased traffic on
West Elizabeth Street. It is estimated that the proposed facility will generate
fewer trips at the p.m. peak hour than the approved Carl's Jr. Restaurant and
4-bay carwash. The proposed development at full buildout (1990) would
generate a relatively small amount of traffic, about 1,250 daily vehicle trips,
80 a.m. peak hour trips, 120 noon peak hour trips, and 150 p.m. peak hour
trips.
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B. There was a concern by the neighborhood that the increased traffic should
trigger the widening of West Elizabeth Street. The lane widths on Elizabeth
Street are 10 feet wide which is not as wide as newly constructed arterials
but adequate for the section between Skyline Drive and Shields Street.
C. There was a concern by the neighborhood about the timing of the future
extension of the private access drive. The private access drive is planned to
extend south and then swing east to intersect with City Park Avenue. The
purpose would be to serve the Phase IV area of the Matador Apartments.
D. There was a concern by the neighborhood over the possible leaking of the
underground storage tanks. The tanks will be made of metal and coated with
a polystyrene with cathodic protection to inhibit rust and corrosion.
Installation will be in accordance with the standards of the E.P.A. and the
Poudre Fire Authority.
E. There was a question about the hours of operation. The store will initially
open as a 24-hour facility. Hours will be reduced, however, if there is
insufficient demand.
F. There was a concern about fuel spillage during tanker unloading. The site is
designed to accept a minimal amount of spillage with a small catch basin near
the tanks. Large spills will flow into the stormwater detention pond.
4. Design:
A. Food Store
The food store will measure 1,567 square feet in floor area and be setback
from the West Elizabeth Street property line a distance of 78 feet. The
primary exterior materials are brick, glass, and aluminum window framing.
The store features a 3 foot fascia panel that would be backlit. The color
would be red. On the west elevation, the fascia panel would display a "Corner
Store" sign as well as the logo.
B. Carwash
The carwash would measure 784 square feet in floor area and also be made
of brick. The overall height would be 13'6". The 3 foot metal fascia would
be red and the north elevation would display a "Carwash" sign totalling 15.75
square feet and one logo.
C. Canopy
The canopy is a rectangle measuring 103 x 49 feet. It is oriented so the
short side parallels Elizabeth Street. It is described on the architectural
elevations to be 17'6" in height. The fascia is 3 feet wide, painted red, and
features logos on the north and west elevations. There would be a white
stripe, 9" in width, located at the bottom of the fascia that would run along
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the entire perimeter. There would be no other signage on the canopy. The
canopy columns would be steel painted in a dark color.
D. Landscaping
The 200 feet of frontage along Elizabeth Street would be treated with sod, 2
foot high berm, 7 trees, and shrub beds. The landscaped area to the south is
40 wide and designed to act as the storm water detention area as well as a
buffer for the carwash. Three evergreen trees along the carwash wall and 7
additional trees on the southerly property line are designed to accomplish this
buffering. Landscaping is also provided along the private access road. The 3
parking spaces on the east property line are buffered by 3 evergreen trees.
E. Signage
There would be one free standing monument
sign at
the corner of
Elizabeth
Street and the private access drive. This sign
would
be
mounted on
a 2
foot
pedestal made of brick to match the building.
The sign
copy would
measure
5 feet in height and 7.21 feet in width for a total
of
36.05 feet.
The
sign
would be double faced and illuminated. This size
is
compatible
with
the
relative "standard" that was approved for the
Conoco
at
C.A.T. (36.75
sq.
ft.)
and Amoco at Raintree (35.75 sq. ft.).
There would be 5 logos. Two on the canopy (west and north), two on the
food store (north and south), and one on the carwash (north). There would
be one wall sign on the food store ("Corner Store"), and one wall sign on the
carwash ("Carwash"). There would be no additional signage on the canopy.
Signs and logos would white, and all fascias (canopy, food store, and carwash)
would be red.
F. Lighting
The lighting proposed for canopy is not recessed as proposed by Staff.
However, there is actually only one, downward facing surface for each canopy
light fixture. Staff, therefore, recommends as a condition of approval, that a
specification sheet be provided for review at the time of final to confirm the
canopy light fixture details.
5. Transportation:
The proposed P.U.D. requires no new curb cuts on West Elizabeth Street. Rather,
the primary access would be gained from a curb cut on the private access drive
that aligns with the existing cut serving Taco Bell approximately 50 feet south of
Elizabeth Street. A second curb cut on the private access drive would be placed
approximately 70 feet to the south of the primary access. In addition, the
internal parking lot drive aisle, on the south side of the site, serving Pott's
restaurant will be continued through the Diamond Shamrock site.
The Traffic Impact Analysis indicates that the proposed P.U.D. would generate a
relatively small amount of traffic, about 1,250 daily vehicle trips. Consequently,
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the level of service at the West Elizabeth Street/City Park Avenue intersection
would remain stable during the peak hours in the short range future.
The Traffic Impact Analysis recommends that a separate northbound left turn be
provided on the private access drive to gain access to westbound Elizabeth Street.
This will allow less delay for those going eastbound.
Staff is concerned about the proposed internal parking lot drive aisle on the north
side of the site that connects to the parking lot for Pott's. This proposed
connection would cause the loss of 4 existing parking spaces. In addition, such a
connection would cause more loading at the Pott's curb cut on Elizabeth Street.
The Fire Marshall has indicated that this connection does not need to be made.
Staff feels this connection should be deleted so as to not cause a hardship onto an
existing business. By replacing this connection with landscaping, the site would be
improved and remove the "frontage road" aspect from an otherwise attractive
streetscape.
Staff, therefore, recommends that this northerly, internal parking lot drive aisle be
deleted and replaced by landscaping.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff finds that the request for preliminary P.U.D. for a gasoline and food sales
facility with one bay carwash meets the criteria of the Auto Related and
Roadside Commercial point chart and the other applicable criteria of the L.D.G.S.
There remain two issues that need to be resolved at the time of final. Therefore,
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary P.U.D. subject to the following
conditions:
A detailed specification sheet indicating the type of canopy lighting shall be
submitted to Planning Department.
2. The northerly, internal parking lot drive aisle be deleted and replaced with
landscaping.
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Diamond Shamrock
Refining and Marketing Company
STATEMENT OF PLANNING OBJECTIVES
DIAMOND SHAMROCK CORNER STORE #1100
Diamond Shamrock Refining and Marketing Company is a large in-
dependent oil company based in San Antonio, Texas. Diamond
Shamrock possesses two refineries; 619 company owned and
operated stores; a network of over 4,000 miles of refined pro-
ducts and crude oil pipelines; and employs over 3,800 people.
Diamond Shamrock also owns and operates a large underground
storage facility for LP, a natural gas processing plant, and
a lube oil blending and automotive accessories distribution
company.
In Colorado, Diamond Shamrock owns and operates 79 stores, from
Pueblo and the Western Slope to Ft. Collins. In Ft. Collins,
Diamond Shamrock possesses stores at 3038 S. College and 1113
W. Drake. We also have a branded jobber location at 2451
S. Taft Hill Road. Our stores are typically open 24 hours,
365 days a year.
Diamond Shamrock in Colorado obtains their gasoline via a re-
fined products pipeline in Denver. There are 450 Diamond Sham-
rock employees in Colorado, with a Regional Office in North
Denver.
W. Elizabeth Street is characterized by the City of Ft. Collins
as a major arterial. Our site is proposed to be on an inside
tract on the south side of the road between Potts Restaurant
Diamond Shamrock Refining and Marketing Company, A Subsidiary of Diamond Shamrock
520 E. 56th Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80216, Phone: 303 297-9777
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and Taco Bell. Our store will be part of a larger overall
development known as the Fairview Shopping Center. Our site
fits well with the surrounding area, positioned between a
large commercial strip to the East and residential development
to the West. Our site will be a nice blend of colors with
Taco Bell to the West. It is further buffered somewhat by this
fast food restaurant and additional commercial ground to the
West from the surrounding residential development.
Diamond Shamrock plans to build a 1,564 square foot store; fully
equipped with a beverage center, hot dogger, 8 door cooler,
freezer, and various grocery items. The store will be high-
lighted by a large canopy, capable of protecting customers from
the pump to the store. Our colors are eye catching, yet very
subtle in their presentation to the motorist. Inside and out-
side graphics have been effectively coordinated to make an
aesthetic presentation to the motorists. The store will feature
large landscape belts, carefully bermed with a good combination
of trees and grass. The total landscaped area of this site is
a very large 22,560 square feet or 35.4 % of the total site area.
This site will further feature a detached one bay roll-over type
car wash. A car wash will be given away free by Diamond Shamrock
to all customer making a merchandise or gas purchase. Our site
will truly be a state of the art, modern convenience store, fuel
stop and car wash.
We at Diamond Shamrock feel that our store fulfills a market need
in the area, supplying gasoline, convenience and a car wash to the
surrounding community. There is only one wand type car wash within
a one mile radius. There is also limited gasoline competition within
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this same one mile radius. The site is very well laid -out,
facilitating good traffic flow in a safe, efficient manner.
The gasoline storage tanks will be on the East side of the
site, carefully placed for ease in transport delivery. Fuel
drops will probably scheduled for night time delivery, elimi-
nating any potential for traffic conflict.
We at Diamond Shamrock believe and are committed to our facil-
ities design, color schemes, safety and service to the market
place.
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Auto- Related and
ACTIVITY
Roadside Commerda
DEFINITION:
Those retail and wholesale commercial activities which are generally con-
sidered Ind typically found along highways and arterial streets. Uses
include: free standing department stores; auction rooms; automobile service
stations, repair facilities, car washes; boat, car, trailer, motorcycle
showrooms, sales and repair; fuel and ice sales; greenhouses and nurseries;
warehouses and storage; repair or rental of any article; exterminating
shops; drive-in restaurants; adult book stores; eating places with adult
amusement or entertainment; adult photo studios; adult theatres; any useF
intended to provide adult amusement or entertainment; and, other uses which
are of the same general character.
CRITERIA ° Each of the following applicable criteria must be
answered "yes" and implemented within the develop-
ment plan.
YC-S No NA
1. Does the project gain its primary ❑
vehicular access from a street other
than South College Avenue?
2. Are all repair, painting and body work ❑
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activities, including storage of refuse
and vehicular parts, planned to take
place within an enclosed structure?
3. If the project contains any uses intended El El
provide adult amusement or entertainment,
does it meet the following requirements:
a. Is the use established, operated or maintained no less than 500
feet from a residential neighborhood, church and/or school meeting
all the requirements of the compulsory education laws of the State
of Colorado?
b. Is the use established, operated or maintained no less than 1,000
feet from another similar use?
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F E L S B U R G
H 0 L T &
ULLEVIG_I
February 7, 1989
Mr. Ken Baca
Real Estate Representative
Diamond Shamrock
Colorado Division
520 East 56th Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80216
RE: Proposed Service Station on West Elizabeth Street
Fort Collins, Colorado
Dear Mr. Baca:
We have reviewed your proposed plan for a service
station/convenience store and a car wash on the site on West
Elizabeth Street in Fort Collins. We have also had an oppor-
tunity to review the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Matthew
J. Delich, P.E. (revised in December, 1985) for the proposed
Carl's Jr. Restaurant on the same site. The principal traffic
issues raised at that time involved:
1. The ability of the access road on the west side of the
property to handle the additional traffic.
2. The operational impacts at the access road intersection
with West Elizabeth Street.
3. The adequacy of the parking supply.
The purpose of this brief letter is to provide to you a pre-
liminary assessment of the effect of your current proposal on
these matters.
The first two issues are affected most significantly by the
amount of traffic to be generated by the site. The following
table provides a summary comparison of the trip generation
anticipated from your proposal with the trip generation previ-
ously estimated in the Carl's Jr. study. This comparison
focuses on the daily generation and the PM peak hour trip
estimates (expected to be the critical time period for both
uses).
Specializing in Transportation
and Gvil Engineering
5299 DTC Boulevard • Suite 400
Englewood, Colorado 80111
(303) 721-1440
February 7, 198�
Mr. Ken Bac
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Daily PM Peak Hour Trips
Trips In Out Total
Diamond Shamrock
Proposal 1,250 75 75 150
Carl's Jr. Study 1,779 148 141 289
The basis for estimating the daily trips in and out of your
proposed development is the customer projection data provided
by Diamond Shamrock. Based on data published in "A Guide to
Trip Generation Rates," Public Works, December 1985, the PM
peak hour was assumed to equal 12 percent of the daily traf-
fic. It should be noted that the standard trip generation
rates published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers
would indicate only about 750 daily trips for the station and
only 3 percent of these during the peak hour. Therefore, the
assumptions in this preliminary analysis should be conserva-
tively high.
Even with these assumptions, the table indicates that your
proposal would generate nearly 30 percent fewer trips per day
and about 140 fewer trips in the PM peak hour. With this
finding, the impacts of the site on the access road and its
intersection with West Elizabeth Street should generally be
less than those defined by the previous analysis.
Furthermore, a recommendation of the previous study to enhance
the intersection operations was to restripe West Elizabeth
Street to include a center left turn lane. Based on our
recent conversation with you, we understand that this has
already been completed.
The parking issue should not be a concern with your proposal
because of the small number of spaces necessary at a service
station/convenience store (7 spaces shown on your plan). The
previously analyzed development required 57 spaces to be
provided for the proposed uses, thus requiring a shared park-
ing analysis. There should be no difficulty providing the
necessary number of spaces on your site.
February 7, 1989�
Mr. Ken Bac:
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We hope that this brief letter begins to provide a perspective
on the traff jc impacts of your proposed development. As
additional analyses are required in the review of your plans,
we will be glad to provide further information to you.
Sincerely,
FELSBURG HOLT h ULLEVIG
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Robert W. Felsburg, P.E.
Principal
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V. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The proposed Diamond Shamrock development consisting of a service
station/convenience store and a car wash was analyzed in this
report to determine any traffic impacts associated with the sit—*
The proposed development at full buildout (1990) would generate a
relatively small amount of traffic, about 1,250 daily vehicle
trips, 80 AM peak hour trips, 120 noon peak hour trips, and 150
PM peak hour trips. Proposed site access would not require any
additional accesses onto West Elizabeth Street but would utilize
the existing private access road and the CBP access to access
Elizabeth Street.
Site trip distribution and assignment have been based on the
location of the site accesses, the volume of background traffic
on West Elizabeth Street and location relative to the rest of the
City. Background traffic on West Elizabeth Street could .je
significant given existing and future development along this
facility and its importance as an east -west roadway. Site vol-
umes have been superimposed on background traffic to forecast
1990 and year 2010 traffic volumes.
Utilizi:-:y total volumes, existing and future geometrics, inter-
section capacity analyses have been completed. The analyses
indicate that in both analysis years left turn movements from the
access road and the CBP access onto Elizabeth Street would expe-
rience significant delays. Therefore, it is
recommended that a
separate left turn lane be provided at each of these locations on
Elizabeth Street. This will confine delays to only those vehi-
cles desiring to turn left. The accesses on the private access
road will operate acceptably. Intersection operations at the
Elizabeth Street/City Park Avenue intersection are expected to be
LOS B or better during the 1990 peak hours. During the year 2010
with the additional site generated traffic, level of service at
this intersection is projected to be LOS B or better for the AM
and noon peak hours, but drops to LOS D during the PM peak hour.
Further analysis indicates that LOS C/D be
can expected for the
PM peak hour assuming the site is not built; therefore, the
development itself does not create a significant impact at the
West Elizabeth Street/City Park Avenue intersection.
In short, the proposed Diamond Shamrock development is anticipat-
ed to have a minimal affect on traffic operations in the vicinity
of the site and that most of the improvements described in this
report are attributed to growth in background traffic demand.
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NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES
PROJECT: Diamond Shamrock Corner Store #1100, Preliminary P.U.D.
LOCATION: The south side of West Elizabeth Street, between Potts Restaurant and
Taco Bell (1515 West Elizabeth)
APPLICANT: Mr. Ken Baca and Mr. Ed Kress of Diamond Shamrock of Colorado
DATE: February 6, 1989
PROJECT PLANNER: Ted Shepard
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS
1. Within one mile of the site, there are 5 gas stations, 3 convenience stores, and
4 carwashes. It appears that another facility is not needed. Why do we need
another gas station/carwash/food store at this location?
RESPONSE: Diamond Shamrock has conducted a market analysis and has con-
cluded that the site on West Elizabeth (arterial street) between Shields
and Taft (arterial streets) is a feasible location. Also, as the Fort
Ram Village apartments develop, there will be a new source of poten-
tial customers. Diamond Shamrock will be competitive in the market
place. Although there are similar facilities in the area, Diamond
Shamrock believes a market niche can be established.
2. Who will develop the property?
RESPONSE: Mr. William Bartran has developed the site to where utilities are
available. The actual construction of the improvements will be the
responsibility of Diamond Shamrock.
3. In other projects along West Elizabeth Street, the traffic counts for the Traffic
Impact Analysis were conducted when C.S.U. was on break. This makes no sense.
The City should be sure that when the developer submits the Traffic Impact Ana-
lysis that the data are derived when C.S.U. is in session.
RESPONSE: Diamond Shamrock will pass this along to the traffic engineer.
4. What about all the wildlife associated with the ditch?
RESPONSE: The ditch is not located on or adjacent to the site. There will be no
impact on the ditch with this development.
5. One resident would like to go on record to express frustration with the
new growth and additional traffic in the area.
6. The developer should be aware that Potts Restaurant is often very crowded
and has problems accommodating all the parking. This causes parking to overflow
onto to other properties. Diamond Shamrock may have an enforcement problem
with Potts' customers using the site during crowded times.
RESPONSE: Diamond Shamrock is aware that Potts is a popular restaurant and
seems to have parking problems upon occasion.
7. What is the "Fairview Shopping Center"?
RESPONSE: That is the name on the official plat maps on record with the City
and the County.
8. Would this project be evaluated under the Neighborhood Convenience Shopping
Center guidelines?
RESPONSE: No. The proposed project does not meet the definition of a Neigh-
borhood Convenience Shopping Center. Rather, the project will be
evaluated as an Auto Related and Roadside Commercial Use in the
Land Development Guidance System.
9. West Elizabeth Street should be widened because of the traffic of the C.S.U.
students and the reckless way they drive.
RESPONSE: West Elizabeth is classified as an arterial street from Shields to
Skyline Drive. Because it is an older street, the lane widths are not
as wide as would be a new arterial street. The existing lane widths
are 10 feet which is safe for an arterial street.
10. Will the private road ever be extended south?
RESPONSE: Yes. The road is designed to
continue south
to serve
the future
development of the Matador Apartments. It would
then
swing east
and intersect with existing streets.
11. There is a high water table in the area.
How will this
affect the
installation
of the underground gasoline storage tanks?
RESPONSE: The specifications of the storage
tanks will be
based on
a soils test
and reviewed by the Poudre Fire
Authority for
compliance
with City
Code.
12. What will the storage tanks be made of?
RESPONSE: The tanks will be metal with a polystyrene coating on the outside to
prevent corrosion. The tanks will also be equipped with cathodic
protection to further inhibit corrosion. Before being used, the tanks
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will be. tested with a "petro-tight" system. Again, the installation will
meet both the E.P.A. and City specifications.
13. What will be the hours of operation?
RESPONSE: The initial concept is to be open 24 hours. These hours, however,
would be reduced if there is insufficient demand.
14. What are the hours of operation at the Drake and Shields store?
RESPONSE: That is a 24 hour store.
15. What happens in case the fuel tanker truck has a spill?
RESPONSE: The site is designed to handle small spills in the form of a small
catch basin in the area of the fuel loading. Large spills would flow
into the stormwater detention area on the south side of the property.
16. How tall is the monument sign on Elizabeth Street?
RESPONSE: The base will be about 18 inches and the sign about 6 feet for an
overall height of about 7.5 feet.
17. The developer should be aware that West Elizabeth Street acts as a wind
corridor for the prevailing westerlies. Will the canopy withstand high winds?
RESPONSE: Diamond Shamrock has never lost a canopy due to high winds. The
City of Fort Collins Building Department requires that the design be
capable of withstanding 100 m.p.h. winds.
18. Whose gas will be sold at the station?
RESPONSE: The gas will come from the Diamond Shamrock refineries located in
Texas and shipped to Colorado via pipelines.
19. One citizen would like to go on record to state that he will continue to
purchase gas from the Schrader Oil Company which has a Phillips 66 and a Coun-
try Store at West Elizabeth Street and City Park Avenue.
20. The same citizen would like the record to show that there is stiff competition
in the immediate area and questions the feasibility of the proposed Diamond
Shamrock. Abandoned sites become neighborhood eyesores.
RESPONSE: With the substantial investment of a new facility, Diamond Shamrock
will make every effort to be competitive in the market place.
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Ram Internationa , Ltd.
P.O. Box 99010 • Tacoma, Washington 98499 • (206) 588-1788
March 14, 1989
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Mr. Ted Shepard, City Planner
City of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
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Re: Diamond Shamrock Corner Store No. 1100 PUD -
Preliminary, Case Number 14-89
Dear Mr. Shepard:
I represent C and I Company which owns the property on
which Potts is located and we want the planning department
made aware that we are not opposed to this project.
We also want the planning department to be aware of the
fact that we will not share our ingress and egress or any of
our parking lot with this proposed project.
If you have any questions regarding our position please
feel free to call Scott Hudson at 221-1139.
Sincerely,
Jeffery B. Iverson
cc: Cal Chandler
Scott Hudson
A Restaurant Management and Development Company — Established 1971 —