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Planning Objectives - Item 'la
Although, we have reviewed all the land use policies, I have limitted
the following written objectives to those with significant bearing on
the project.
It is our intent that this project will go beyond the minimum level of
development to provide a high level of quality and design in
accordance with the goals stated in your land development guidance
system. T❑ achieve this goal we have specifically addressed the
Following items:
1. This project should not significantly affect the overall growth of
Fort Collins. Although, some new employment will be created, the
major thrust will be to serve current population.
2. This site is zoned as a limited business district, and in
accordance with the comprehensive plan which allows retail use, Re:
Section 29-3C2-7.
14. All streets, curbs, gutters, side walks, street lighting and
underground utilities will be provided for to the City standards.
15. This project is located within an area currently being served
with utilities.
21. Although, this project is a commercial property whose thrust is
retail shopping, the type of retailer which we will cater to, will
generate relatively few vehicular trips, therefore, it will generate
very little negative impact on South College. We will be providing a
traffic study to verify this impact.
22. The current zoning for this site is BI. This zoning is
contiguous to the north and east with BP to the west and HB to the
south. Only the site to the north and some of the sites to the west
are currently developed. However, these developed sites do account
For more than 1/6 of the perimeter of the site.
2Lt. All utilites are currently available to the site.
25. with utilities currently in place this site falls within an area
of desired direction of growth.
26. This project does not require higher intensity than allowed.
27. This project should not place undo stress on existing levels of
protection from police and fire departments or use of city parks and
utilities.
28. This site lies within the city.
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29. This project should not be revised services because it complies
with the sliding emphasizing growth direction and utility development
specifying policies. - 25--26 .
Policy items 31-u2 do not apply.
'i3. Open space and areas indicated as landscaping will incorporate
drought resistant vanities. Along with developed areas to create a
balanced city scape.
`tit. This project will not generate excessive noise nor is it located
within a noise impact zone.
46. The buildings have been planned to allow the use of alternative
energy sources, however, none are planned during initial construction.
q8-50 By providing retail centers near residential areas in
accordance with the master plan, private automobiles trips will be
shorter. Also, locating projects on major streets will allow the
eFFective use of mass transit. Both will improve air quality.
S1. This project is designed to provide storm drainage to Fossil
Creek, and existing drainage network.
63. This center is within walking distance to residential areas
located east of the project.
6Lt. Sidewalks and bike paths are incorporated within the project.
65. This project is located within an area currently served by
existing water and sewer.
Proposed Ownership - Item Lib
All property within this project is to remain under private ownership.
Covenants will be developed to allow public access.
Employees - Item Lic
Initial estiamtes are For 30-50 employees all in retail business.
Development Schedule - Item S
The schedule currently calls For construction to begin on Phase One
during the spring of 1989 with completion in late Fall or early
winter. Construction of Phase Two will be determined by market
demand.
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