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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAMPUS WEST THEATRE REDEVELOPMENT - PDP - 23-04B - REPORTS - PLANNING OBJECTIVESOpen space, wetlands, landscaping The project is a redevelopment of a pre-existing use that was featureless when it relates to landscape, open space, or wetlands. The pre-existing site was virtually 100% impervious. Our proposal provides for the latest requirements for site landscaping of all exterior spaces as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Land Use Code. The design objective is to create buffering from the busy adjacent street, but not to compromise tenant visibility. Street trees already existing along Elizabeth and will remain as part of our landscape. All other areas adjacent to other used utilize heavier buffering to minimize impacts. Open space proposed is 16.9% of net site area. No adjacent properties contain any wetlands or natural habitats. Ownership and maintenance The project will be maintained with on -site personnel. A large maintenance storage room is designed into the main level large enough for snow removal equipment and landscape maintenance. The landlord is 100% owner of all buildings and will be responsible for all matters as per the landlord tenant agreements in place. At this time, tenants and specific uses are unknown. The loft apartments will be controlled by a management service that reports directly to the owners. Development Schedule This proposal is expected to be completely built out in a single phase. Construction is expected to commence early in the summer of 2006 and be complete no later than March of 2007. Tenant improvements are expected to be concurrent with the initial construction, and after core and shell construction is complete. This proposal exceeds all standards imposed by the Land Use Code. The improvements are complimentary to the surrounding neighborhood, and will not impact any life or safety issues. It/c Walt Gantt Kenney & Associates Architects LLC Date: December 22, 2005 To: City of Fort Collins Planning Department 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins CO 80522 RE: Campus West Redevelopment Project Comer of West Elizabeth and City Park Statement of Planning Objectives General Description This project development proposal is for a new residential / commercial / retail mixed -use facility. The existing site was the home of the Campus West Theatre and Schrader's Convenience Store. A previous redevelopment application was submitted under the name of Brazil 99, but was never pursued. Both structures have since been removed. The proposed project consists of approximately 29,000 square feet of residential for 37 units, and approximately 14,200 square feet of commercial / retail use. A single -tier 13,300 square foot parking structure connects all three buildings. Three enclosed garages are on the site perimeter to provide for either the residents or retail users. The building is anticipated to be a core and shell permit for the retail and full build -out of the residential portions. Major uses are expected to be sit-down dining and other campus / student related operations. The residential units are designed to be loft apartment living with very simple appointments inside. With A proximity to CSU, the target market is expected to be students. The architectural elevations are designed to capture a downtown urban rggi ! o m nt feel. Ornate but structural steel elements and masonry products such as brick, sandstone, and stucco dominate the exterior. Patina copper cladding and roofing help to accentuate the upscale architecture with a rich feel. This type of development emphasizes City Plan Principles and Policies and should be an icon for this area. Circulation & Parking Pedestrian access is the main feature of the site. An existing 12-foot wide sidewalk exists along Elizabeth, and will remain as part of the circulation. All of the walks along the retail are covered and additionally are internally heated. Large areas for outdoor seating and relaxing are provided on both street facing sides. The main focal point is the round plaza area on the comer. This large area is central to all of the pedestrian accesses. The buildings are intentionally split to access to the parking structure as easily as possible. All on -site parking meets the minimum parking requirements for the residential uses. Several bike parking areas are dispersed throughout the project, as well as on the parking tier to provide for the tenants. All of the parking is hidden from view so the architecture and landscaping can dominate the street facades as opposed to a sea of parking in front of the building. The parking structure ramp will also be heated to prevent any ice 209 east fourth street loveland, Colorado 80537 970.663.0548 fax 970.669.2384 forming. kenney it associates, LLC architects landscape architects urban designers planners