HomeMy WebLinkAboutKING SOOPERS FUELING STATION (CEDARWOOD PLAZA) - PDP - 40-07 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVES (3)City of Fort Collins
King Soopers Fuel 1001 S. Taft Hill Rd.
12/16/07
SUMMARY:
The proposed King Soopers Fuel at 1001 South Taft Hill Road will replace an
obsolete fuel facility with a new, high quality design that will further enhance the
existing commercial center. We respectfully request approval of the Project
Development Plan based on the submitted design meeting and exceeding the
City's codified development standards and design guidelines.
Sincerely,
Galloway
Matthew Duhaime P.E., P.L.S.
Project Manager
mattduhaime@gallowayUS.com
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KS112-mfd-PDP planning objectives.doc
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King Soopers Fuel 1001 S. Taft Hill Rd.
12/16/07
parking spaces and one (1) 20' x 8' handicap parking space provided on -site.
Parking spaces are located in the site interior so as to minimize the visual impact
to adjacent properties and public roadways.
The architectural design of the proposed facility is fully compatible with the
existing adjoining Shopping Center through the use of similar massing, scale,
building materials and colors. All sides of all structures utilize the same design
concepts and materials.
Site lighting for this project has been designed to provide adequate light levels
needed to perform the various on -site tasks without negatively impacting the
adjacent properties. All light sources will be concealed, fully shielded, sharp cut-
off fixtures. A Lighting Photometric Plan is included in this submittal to
demonstrate compliance with the City's lighting requirements. Focus lighting and
full cut off fixtures are used and provides many benefits to the site. Full cutoff
fixtures decrease the amount of light that "spills" onto the area surrounding the
canopy, providing a site where the lighting is uniform and evenly distributed and
focus lighting directs light onto the fueling dispenser, providing an increased
sense of security for the customer. Also, the intersection of Taft Hill Rd. &
Elizabeth Ave. sees heavy foot traffic from the large college student population in
the area. As shown on the lighting plan, the site and under canopy lighting
allows for well lit pedestrian paths along Taft Hill Rd. & Elizabeth Ave.
Signage for this project will meet the requirements of the Residential
Neighborhood Sign District and will provide the identification necessary for a
successful business while recognizing the nearby residential developments. Two
(2) ground sign, one per street frontage, are proposed as well as two (5) canopy
signs. One wall logo sign is proposed on the, elevation of the kiosk building.
The fuel facility landscaping keeps with the existing retail center design. The
existing landscaping is minimal and will be removed and replaced. Proposed
plant materials will be low water use and are extremely tolerant of a variety of
climatic conditions. Plantings are grouped in natural patterns with accent
materials used to create year round interest. Visual interest is provided
throughout the site by the use of plant layering and a mixture of plant colors and
textures. A mix of mulches and turf grass sod are proposed to create ground
plane interest. New plantings will be used to augment the existing and provide a
visual buffer between the nearby uses and public right-of-ways.
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King Soopers Fuel 1001 S. Taft Hill Rd.
12/16/07
The subject site is currently owned by King Soopers. Galloway & Company will
represent the owner for all correspondence and matters related to the
development review process for the Project Development Plan approvals.
Compliance with Intent of Zone District
The Proposed King Soopers Fuel at 1001 South Taft Hill Road is located within
the Neighborhood Commercial District (N-C). The main purpose of this District is
to meet consumer demands for frequently needed goods and services, with an
emphasis on serving the surrounding residential neighborhoods. Convenience
kiosks with fuel sales ("vehicle minor repair, servicing and maintenance
establishment") are permitted uses within the N-C District.
The King Soopers Fuel Facility is compatible with the character of a
Neighborhood Commercial District as outlined in the Fort Collins Land Use Code
in the following ways:
• Redevelopment of this site will improve the existing pedestrian system. The
proposed pedestrian route sidewalks will have ADA detectable warning strips and
landscape buffers separating the sidewalks from Taft Hill Road and Elizabeth
Street and will connect the site with the existing public sidewalks on Taft Hill Road
and Elizabeth Street.
• The new fuel facility will be visually compatible with the existing King Soopers
grocery store and other commercial structures within the adjoining Shopping
Center. The facility incorporates the same building materials, colors, and
architectural detailing used throughout the center.
• The fuel canopy has an attached cornice and a canopy column treatment have
been added in order to relate to the neighborhood character. The under -canopy
lighting will be fully recessed with flush -mount installation using flat lenses to
minimize the visual impact.
The access and circulation system has been designed to provide safe and
convenient automotive, bicycle and pedestrian movements. Although the primary
use of a fuel facility is vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle access has been
provided through walkways, ramps, pavement markings. The walkways have
been designed to provide direct and continuous access to the public sidewalk
along Taft Hill Road and Elizabeth Street.
Proposed vehicular access is through two (2) curb cuts onto the existing public
roads and one (1) private drive of the center. The vehicular system is designed to
provide safe and efficient access throughout the site. There are three (3) 20' x 8'
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Planning. Architecture.=ngneerhrg.
December 10, 2007
STATEMENT OF PLANNING OBJECTIVES
King Soopers Fuel at 1001 South Taft Hill Road
SWC of Taft Hill Road and Elizabeth Avenue
Fort Collins, CO
Project Description:
The King Soopers Fuel at 1001 South Taft Hill Road project is a proposed fuel
facility with a cashier kiosk located at the northwest corner of Taft Hill Road and
Elizabeth Street. The 0.380 acre (16,564 sq. ft.) site consists of one parcel
described by metes and bound description (see attached legal description):
The site is zoned Neighborhood Commercial (N-C) and is currently an existing
franchise Conoco multiple bay automotive repair and fuel facility with car wash.
King Soopers is proposing to remove the existing car wash / fuel facility and
construct a new, state of the art King Soopers Fuel Facility consisting of five (5)
multiple -product fuel dispensers located beneath an overhead canopy with an
attached 115 sq. ft. cashier kiosk. The fuel facility will be a department of the
existing King Soopers grocery store located west of the site and will be physically
connected to the grocery store via data, security, telephone and intercom
systems. The proposed kiosk will be staffed by one (1) King Soopers employee
during the appropriate hours, as determined by consumer demand. The grocery
store is open 24 hours. Unattended fueling will be available during the hours that
the kiosk is closed.
Existing vehicular access to the site is provided by three (3) curb cuts, two on Taft
Hill Road and one on Elizabeth Avenue. King Soopers proposes the vehicular
access to the site be revised by closing one curb cut on Taft Hill Road and
relocating the remaining two (2) curb cuts further west and south away from the
Taft Hill Road and Elizabeth intersection. The two (2) proposed access points, as
shown, are required to allow ingress and egress for a fuel tanker truck. Access
points with curb cut widths were reviewed by City staff during the Concept review
process and were modified to comply with city criteria and staff comments. The
proposed site plan allows for fuel truck access to enter the site from Taft Hill
Road and exit onto Elizabeth Street.
Pedestrian access to the site is via public sidewalks along Taft Hill Road and
Elizabeth. There is an existing bus stop west of this site on the south side of
Elizabeth Street adjoining the King Soopers grocery store.
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