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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFOOTHILLS FASHION MALL EXPANSION - Filed CS-COMMENT SHEETS - 2004-07-266 May 87DATE DEPARTMENT: ITEM: 12-78B FOOTHILLS MALL EXPANSION - Revised Preliminary No Problems Problems or 0 G 0 7 Date 's /V Signature DATE. 6-26-87 ITEM: 12-78, DEPARTMENT: C Foothills Fashion Mall Phase° Please return comments by Friday July 3;, 1987 No Problems �ZProblems or Concerns (see below , Ll .� , Date Signature 6-4u-87 DATE' DEPARTN,E -:- ,, ; " 4 I 1 E v1: 12-78C Foothills Fashion Mail p hase Please return comments by Friday July 3, 1987 No Problems ..Problems, or Concerns (see below) �4 Z 44 XXItz 'lull r Date Signature G ri%�A�st/YLZt �.-cJ G�r'� F� C�GO`2�1liirv,�d> DATE: 6-26a- DEPARTMENT: ITEM: 12-78C Foothills Fashion Mall Phase I Please return comments by Friday July 3;, 1987 No Problems _ Problems or Concerns (see below) I QA4Wl't.-Ar ;Z,�� -LVA� Date Signature CITY OF FORT COLLINS COMMUNITY CEVELOPVENT DEPART��'ENT. PUNNING DIVISiON ME!'10RANJDUM ob Snow lountain Bell-Enoineering 24 W. Magnolia - T0: ort Collins, CO 80521 FROM: Mike Herzig, Develcnr:ent Coordinator RE: Subdivision Utility Plans DATE: 6.29.87 Submitted for your review and comment are utility olans for: Fashion Foothills Mall Addition- utility plans Please resoond bv: Thursday July 2, 1987. With this project we are trying to accelerate the review process. •N•;s�¢1.1�� JUL 1 »�l i. LAt NNG DEFr„iTMEENT OFFICE OF CO'.1h1UNITY � ....�- ._.:.:.:. �..C�....�. a.-. �.:..._. 300 LaPorte Ave P.O.Box 580 Fort Collms, Colorado 80522 (303) 221 6750 DEVELOPMENT. PLANNING CIVISION CITY OFF FCJPT COLLINS COMMUNITY D=`:'ELOP�.IENT DEPARTME^JT. PLANNING DIVISION MEf,10RAI;DUM Bob Snow Mountain Bell -Engineering 124 W. Magnolia T0: Tort Collins, CO 80521 FROM: Mike Herzig, Development Coordinator RE: Subdivision Utility Plans DATE: September 10, 1987 Submitted for your review and comment are utility olans for: Foothills Fashion Mall Please respond bv: Friday, September 25, 1987 ,.+� ;•" ; -� ter 1 �i' r=, j 11337 OFFICE OF COMMUNITY 300 LaPorte Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 (303) 221 G750 DEVELOPMENT. PLANNING DIVISION DATE: s Apr as DEPARTMENT: ITEM: 12-78F FASHION FOOTHILLS PUD, PHASE 2 - Final No Problems Problems or Concerns (see' below) Fe2o7-1�105 19411-� Date Signature Citv of Fort Collins lies Deve:._ )rnent Services Planning, Department GARY HUNT PUBLIC SERVICE INEMORANDUM FROM: Mike Herzig, Development Coordinator DATE: December 21, 198 RE: Subcivision Utility Plans Submitted for your review and comment are utility plans for: Foothills Fashion Mall Expansion Phase II Please respond by: Monday, January 9, 1989 ­q1s 4. e.re is exi s-fi n 2" ,ja3fs main a} n a. -the e ;,s,J;rCt Vto . •Q ,o. w • li1 e of Fco-tt-\41s PA_*WA 1 -jo Co(keqf- Ave- - -A-eye Ts Ao X� ��s� .. c4s SP.rv�r e. a ?, 4 4 i= • •VoM'LA�S a n e °� 2� � v12X� i s aso Ck llz"10- 5 Math in tk� Par�.w�c�1 • .� of CT rewaved CLf' ii\e ea$+ r Ftt- W-zrn W.)t £YVy%'\ wfa�ford � • ���£� 300 LaPorte Avenue - P.O. Box 3ti0 - hurt Collins, CO 80322-0380 - (303) 221-6750 Deve1_,ment Services A Cite (-)f Fort Collins TO: Planning Department BOB SNOW MOUNTAIN BELL —ENGINEERING 124 W. Magnolia Fort Collins, CO 80521 FROM: Mike Herzig, Development Coordinator DATE: December 21, 1988 RE: Subcivision Utility Plans Submitted for your review and comment are utility plans for: Foothills Fashion Mall Expansion Phase II Please respond by: Monday, January 9, 1989 /- 3 - Fr -/ O 300 LaPorte AveMle - P.O. Box 550 • Fort Collins, CO �;0322-0580 - (303) 221-67;0 CITY OF FORT COLLINS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION M E M O R A N D U M Bob Snow s Mountain Bell - EngineAring 124 W. Magnolia Fort Collins, CO 80521 TO: FROM: Mike Herzig, Develc,nr-,ent Coordinator RE: Subdivision Utility Plans DATE: May 6, 1987 Submitted for your review and comment are utility plans for: Foothills Mall Expansion - Phase 1 - Final Please respond bv: May 15, 1987 r .__. _... ._ . .. _ .. _ . - y....c...--.�� _. �.....� _ .. _.�-��....✓a+1.x+t.ufa r_S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY 300 LaPorte Ave. P.O Box 580 • Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 • (303) 221 6750 DEVELOPMENT. PLANNING DIVISION /:: le- F;ct'/ CITY OF FORT COLLINS OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. PLANNING DEPARTMENT May 21, 1987 Frank Vaught Vaught/Frye Architects 2900 S. College Avenue, Suite 3D Fort Collins, CO 80,525 Dear Frank, The Staff has reviewed the application for the Master Plan of the Arena, revised preliminary plan for the expansion of the Foothills Fashion Mall, and final PUD for phase 1 of the Foothills Fashion Mall and offers the following comments: ARENA MASTER PLAN 1. Some information was missing from the application that should be pro- vided as soon as possible, including: a. A written statement of planning objectives, including a description of the land use policies being achieved; standards of open space, buffering, architecture and circulation; estimate of number of employees; description of rationale behind selection and distribution of land uses; development sequencing, and; how this plan differs from previously approved plans for the property.. Z> b. Names and addresses of each owner of property in the Master Plan area. c. The master plan should be revised to indicate: Existing zoning; maximum height of all structures (in stories and feet); number of and type of resi- dential land use being proposed; development phasing; surrounding 150 foot information; location of major pedestrian routes, and; owners, attorneys and Secretary of Planning and Zoning Board signature blocks. 2. A Master Drainage report needs to be submitted which addresses how drainage is being modified by the revised Master Plan. There are down- stream restrictions that require on -site detention. 3. The existing six foot wide utility of -way line of the existing E. Monroe to JFK Parkway. There is an existing indicate this on site plan. easement adjoinirrj the south right - Drive must be retained from Stan'17ord 3" gas main in this easement. Please OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT 300 LaPorte Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 (303) 221-6750 SERVICES, PLANNING Arena/Foothills Fasl i Mall. Page 2 FOOTHILLS MALL F_KPANSION - REVISED PRELIMINARY 1. Some inf.onnaticn was missing from the application that should be pro- vided as soon as possible, including: a. The statement of planning objectives should be revised to include: Estimate of number of employees; statement of specific land use poli- cies being achieved; project phasing; architectural intent and compati- bility of building additions, and; statement of design methods for energy conservation. Also, the planning objectives should include dis- cussion of May, Penney's and Sears expansion in addition to the vaca- tion of a portion of Foothills Parkway. I also believe it is important to discuss the overall concept of trying to tie together Foothills Square and the Arena with the Foothills Mall, as well as the benefits to the City from the expansion and vacations of public streets. b. Location of handicapped, employee, bicycle and motorcycle parking spaces, including typical dimensions of all parking areas. Location of existing sidewalks along public streets as well as sidewalks being removed. c. Existing significantRIvegetation that will. be saved and/or removed. d. Existing zoning. e. Proposed signage. f. Surrounding 150 foot information. g. Owners and attorney's signature certification blocks. h. The preliminary plan is unclear as to the extent of the PUD being reviewed. For instance, the site plan is indicating that the access between the Foothills Plaza and the Foothills Mall is closed. However, this has never been approved by the City. Please clarify. 2. Some fire hydrants may require relocation and additional ones may be needed. The new drive configuration on the north side of the existing bank must provide a minimum of 30 feet of unobstructed width for aerial ladder placement for emergency vehicles. The new additions and remodeled area of existing building must meet current fire codes. The Poudre Fire Authority will consider creative application of codes to address problems associated with additions. 3. The Public Service Company has reviewed the application and feels that the following facilities will have to be relocated at the developer's expense: a. Gas meter and piping for Mervyn's addition. b. Gas meter and piping for May D & F addition. In addition, utility easements must be retained or dedicated for the fol- Arena/Foothills Fash' Mall Page 3 lowing facilities: a. 3" gas main in existing six foot utility easement adjoining the south R.O.W. line of Fast Monroe Drive from Stanford to JFK Parkway. b. 2" cas main crossing East Monroe Drive in front of Mervyn's addition. C. 2" gas main in existing six foot utility easement adjoining the north R.O.W. line of East Foothills Parkway from Stanford to Mathews. 4. The existing water line in Foothills Parkway may be too deep after fill is brought in to build-up parking area. If so, the line will have to be relocated. Water and sewer lines in Foothills Parkway must be in dedicated easements. No large trees can be placed in these easements. 5. All existirg__and proposed utility easements should be shown on a sepa- rate sheet. Also, any proposed vacation of easements 5hQuld__Je. shown on this plan.. I would recommend that you contact each of the utilities to determine their easement needs. Vacation of any utility easements must be approved by the City Council after the final plans have been approved. The Forma processing time is 7�to 9 w-eks after Planning ancZonir�g Board approval. 6. Foothills Parkway is designated as a local street. Minimurn .standard centerline radius is 240' for a 30 mph design speed. If the radius for the realignment is less than the standard a variance must be requested in writ- ing to this office and approved prior to preliminary approval. 7. The Traffic Study is required to determine the extent of any off -site and on -site street improvements. Discussions have begun between the City and the applicants on this issue. 8. A "Storm Drainage Report" will need to be submitted indicating the impact of the proposed changes to the overall site. This plan should be prepared and submitted as soon as possible. I would suggest you contact Glen Schlueter of the City's Storm Drainage Office on this issue as soon as possible. 9. The site plan should indicate proposed exterior lighting of buildings and parking lots and measures that will be taken to prevent glare or light spilling over onto adjacent residential areas. 10. The site plan should indicate how trash areas will be handled. Screen- ing o,`_ exterior trash areas should be indicated. Also, will there be any outside storage areas? If so, please indicate location and screening the- reof. It is highly recommended that all trash and storage areas be located within the building. 11. The Staff is currently working with the applicants on the Traffic Study information. It is important that the study address among other —issues an assessment of the off -site street impacts of the expansion, espe- cially on Swallow Road; any street or other improvements which could reduce the traffic impacts on the surrounding street system; parking; phasing of improvements; and the accommodations of both existing and future transit Arena/Foothills Fas', z Mall Page 4 needs. Also, the staff has several concerns on the interior circulation of hie site that needs to be further discussed. 12. The applicants need to re-evaluate the plan in terms of strengthening the pedestrian connections between the mall and surrounding commercial cen- ters, as well as­pedestrian connections between the mall and the surround- ing public sidewalk system, and between the mall and adjacent residential areas. Some design measures to be considered include intensive and dis- tinctive landscaping (including both number, variety and size of plant materials); special lighting; special street improvements, including "neck - downs"; street furniture and signage, and; wider and special surface side- walks. Some additional sidewalk connections should be considered, includ- ing: Between Fcothills Plaza and the Mall; between a future transit center and the Mall, ,and; between the future development areas in the Arena and the Mall. Lastly, the removal of Monroe Drive and Foothills Parkway is eliminating some important sidewalk connections between Stanford and Col- lege Ave. How will the removal of these sidewalks be ccmpensated for in the Plan? 13. The proposed landscape plan needs to be strengthened in the following areas: a. All parking islands should include at least two trees and either turf or shrub plantings. b. Additional interior islands in the larger areas are recommended to break-up the large expanse of parking. The staff may consider the pro- vision of additional landscaped areas at the ends of the parking areas and between the parking areas and public streets as a trade-off for additional interior landscaped islands in some instances. c. Shrub beds and additional tree plantings should be provided along all public streets to provide a more pleasant streetscape as well as to screen parked cars from public view. d. Larger than average trees and evergreens should be incorporated into the plan at strategic locations to provide visual variety. e. The foundation planting areas should be expanded. These areas should include a variety of plant materials and sizes, including both trees, annuals, and low and upright shrubs. 14. The architectural elevations should indicate exterior materials and colors. Also, the plans should include score written objectives of the architecture including how it will blend with the existing buildings. At the time of final approval, architectural elevations for the Sears and May D & F additions will be required. Lastly, screening of exterior heating and ventilating equipment, etc. should be indicated on the plans. 15. The applicants should submit a written response to each of the issues that arose at the neighborhood meeting. FOOTHILLS FASHION MALL - PHASE ONE - FINAL Many of the above comments regarding the preliminary plan will need to be addressed in this final phase, including bicycle and motorcycle parking; landscaping, utilities, easements and vacations; fire access; exterior Arena/Foothills Fashi Mall Page 5 lighting; trash areas; traffic,_,and; pedestr,an.,:c,i..rcu atinn,.,_ In addition, the staff has the following comments on the final plan: 1. The Staff is arranging a meeting regarding Transfort Bus Service to the site. This needs to be resolved as part of the final submittal. �2. Depending upon recommendations in the Traffic Study, if improvements are needed to College Avenue, State Highway Access Permits will be rmuired. The permits should be applied for after utility plans are approved but prior to improvements being installed. 3. Comments on required street improvements shall be made after the Traf- ficc Study requirements and recommendations are prepared. 1t4. Adjoining property owners directly affected by improvements along their frontage must approve the final utility plans. Also, property owners :served by Monroe Street being vacated must approve of the vacation. I would strongly encourage the applicants to work with the City Attorney's Office and Mike Her?_in.,_ rDevelopment Coordinator, regarding the street vaca- ion. The vacation will need to be approved by the City Council. 5. The existing water line running along the side of the existing building will have to be relocated. It should be connected to the line in Monroe to improve fire protection. Location of new fire lines and water services should be sh�>wn ()n the final utility plan. Installation of new services will require payment of additional development fees. However., existing services to the Mall could be reduced in size and credit applied to new services at a cifferent location on the site. Our records indicate exist- ing services in the Mall are much too large for the customers currently being served. 6. The Storm Drainage Office has the following comments: a. Existing and proposed contours should be shown on the drainage plan. b. It appears the impervious area is changing especially with the addition of more parking lot. Also, with the vacation of Monroe, the drainage pattern and thus the time of concentration may have changed. This also means rho runoff leaving the site has changed. Staff would like to see a comparison of the existing condition with the proposed. It if is not substantially different, then a statement from an engineer to that effect would be sufficient. If it is greater, then the street capaci- ties, etc. to the detention pond as well as south to the Stanford and Horsetooth intersection needs to be checked. c. Need a statement about offsite drainage crossing the site. d. A concrete pan is shown. The applicants will need to submit a cross section and the depth, velocities, etc. for the ten and 100 year storm f requencies. e. was runoff from the 3.4 acre area contributing to the 24" storm drain? If not, how will its inclusion effect storm drainage downstream? Please respond. f. Since the impervious area has increased, onsite detention is needed primarily 'because there is already a restriction downstream at the railroad tracks and more runoff will only add to the problem. Arena/Foothills Fash Mall Page 6 g. Peed to add a note to the plat and the construction plans that onsite drainage facilities will not be maintained by the City. 7. Final architectural elevations need to be submitted. 8. All sides of: all building envelopes must be dimensioned. The building envelopes need to be dimensioned from at least two platted property lines. 9. The site plan should indicate square footages of each major addition area i.e. Mervyrs, Penney's addition and new shops. Also, the square foot- age of existing building should be indicated. 10. Proposed land uses should be indicated on the site plan. 11. The parking ratio seems to be very low for this phase. Please explain. 12. Energy conservation measures should be indicated on the site plan. 13. The site plan indicates a sidewalk along the southside of the major entrance to Stanford, which connects Stanford with the United Pank. The sidewalk should be installed with this first phase of development. Also, I would recommend that the sidewalk be oversized. The dimensions of all sidewalks should be indicated on the site plan. 14. 17 foot parking stall depths should be utilized where they abut open space areas or six foot wide sidewalks. Please revise. The staff ques- tions the 55 foot wide dimensions of the parking areas. Please provide evidence as to how these dimensions coincide with City standards. 15. Specifications for large tree transplanting should be noted on the landscape plan including time of year; transplant methods, and; handling and maintenance. There are several very large trees to be relocated in this project. Professional supervision and methods is CRITICAL. There are a couple of. large Silver Maple just east of the existing Denver Store loca- tion that are probably too large to transplant. Any additional new information and revisions to the plans (ten copies) should be submitted by noon on June 3, 1987. Also, on noon, June 15, 1987, 8 x 11" PMT reductions, colored renderings and ten full size copies of the site and master plans, landscaped drawings and building elevations should be submitted. By noon on June 18, 1987, all final documents (signed mylars of site plan, landscape plan, building elevations, plats, utility plans, off -site easements, Site and Landscape Covenants, etc.) should be sub- mitted. It is critical that the above schedule be followed if the items are to be heard at the June meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board. I would strongly recommend we meet to discuss these comments. If you should have any questions or comments, please feel free to call me or Joe Frank. Arena/Foothills Fash_ Mall Page 7 Sincerely, Tom Peterson �=> Planning Director cc. Joe Frank, Assistant Planning Director Mike Herzicf, Development Coordinator Rick Fnsdorff, 'traffic Engineer Gary Diede, Director of Engineering