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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKING SOOPERS #146, MIDTOWN GARDENS MARKETPLACE (FORMERLY KMART REDEVELOPMENT ) - PDP - PDP160043 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - LUC REQUIREMENTSKING SOOPERS #146: COMPARISON OF CITY PLAN POLICIES and PROPOSED DESIGN FOR MIDTOWN GARDENS MARKETPLACE City Plan Policy Comparison Category City Plan Policy (February 15, 2011 - City Plan) How addressed by The Design Team(Galloway + CR Architecture and Design (based on Comment Response Letter, and proposed site development plan) Economic Health  Responding to regional retail and employment competition  Building continuing partnerships with educational institutions and the private sector to support job creation.  Understanding fiscal sustainability and balancing revenues and expenditures over the long term  Maintain a balanced mix of land uses to support fiscal sustainability  The proposed redevelopment of the existing K-Mart store will relocate the King Soopers at 2535 S. College Avenue, maintaining retail employment and continuing a retail partnership that began in the late 70’s  The redevelopment is taking an abandoned retail establishment (K- Mart) promoting fiscal sustainability and long term economic balance  Revitalization of an underutilized property  Incorporation of various uses on the existing site (retail, shared parking for the Max line) supports fiscal sustainability  The King Soopers Marketplace will employ a total of 150-170 employees, with 70-90 employees on-site every day Environmental Health  Open Lands and Natural Areas  Air, Emissions, and Climate Protection  Energy and Electricity  Recycling and Solid Waste Reduction  Stormwater  Water Quality Management  Utilized the Ft. Collins Midtown plan guidelines to reflect Gardens natural theme with inviting streetscapes, shaded areas, landscaped islands, and shaded plaza  Kroger, the King Soopers parent company has a commitment to  Automatic overhead lights, photo luminescent exit signs, concrete floor for elimination of harsh cleaning materials, back room recycling program, and energy smart equipment are all incorporated into the proposed store  Xeriscaping plant material and point-source (drip) irrigation systems utilized for water management Community and Neighborhood Livability  Development Patterns, Land Use, and Growth Management  Provision and Integration of Services  Urban Design  Nature visible and accessible in the city  Redevelopment existing retail building and redevelopment of shared parking to promote efficient development pattern and land use sufficient for growth management and future use  Integration of existing utility lines and utility services to property  Contemporary urban design of the new King Soopers Market places features materials oriented to accentuate the building while simultaneously reducing the scale of the building  Outdoor seating plaza allows the public to relax and enjoy the surrounding trees and building façade softened with upright evergreens, perennial and grass beds  Specific plant material intentionally chosen to outline the circulation patterns of access through the plaza from College Avenue to the MAX line creating a natural path for pedestrians across the site Safety and Well  Reducing barriers to and improving opportunities for physical activity and active lifestyles.  Improving the health and wellness of the community  Addressing accessibility to and  Incorporation of Promenade to redevelopment promotes exercise and connects to a larger plan provision of communitywide health and human services  Satisfying community safety needs and expectations  Addressing safety as multiple modes of transportation share roads  Access to healthy food  The redevelopment will provide a new King Soopers Marketplace allowing for access and availability of living and pharmaceutical needs  Access designed for accessibility and safety. Sidewalks are detached and widened from College Ave  Bicycle and pedestrian circulation is facilitated and promoted by the site design. There are 21 bicycle parking spaces are included in the King Soopers parking lot area, and 22 bicycle spaces are included in the shared parking lot area  King Soopers Marketplace will provide the community with fresh produce as well as packaged goods and retail items  Drive-thru design relocated to the north side of the building in order to promote pedestrian connectivity between the MAX line and the store entrance  Wide range of organic products use less pesticides and provide the community with healthy nourishment Culture, Parks, and Recreation  Differentiating Fort Collins as an arts and culture destination  Designing for public spaces  Providing parks, trails and recreation services to a growing community and maximizing program resources  Incorporation of aesthetic elements of Midtown plan (Gardens Theme) in to benches, vegetation choices, and general theming  Public Plaza area dedicated to encouraging sitting and relaxing under deciduous shade trees for enjoyment  The promenade at the western most part of the property will be laid out and designed to tie into a proposed promenade that extends the majority of the length of College Ave. promoting pedestrian and bicycle traffic throughout the city High Preforming Community  Engaging a broad range of community members  Vision of collaborative and community-based approach to problem solving  Retaining a sense of community and heritage as change occurs  Providing City services despite increasing costs  A collaborative neighborhood meeting was held to allow for community input and coordination as part of the development process. Their opinions were noted and the proposed site plan was altered in accordance Transportation  Improving transportation to help support economic health goals  Enhancing connections between City activity centers and regional destinations  Enhancing the transportation system to improve health and safety  Multiple modes of safe, and convenient travel to ensure mobility for people of all ages and abilities  Regional connectivity provided by full and convenient access on US- 287 College Avenue  The proposed site plan has two access points and surrounded by sidewalk and bicycle/pedestrian access  Developer will repair curb, gutter, sidewalks and streets where applicable  Where applicable, developer will replace public driveways and ramps to meet ADA standards for promoted mobility for people of all abilities  Multiple modes of traffic integrated into layout and design of access and circulation plan (vehicular, MAX line, pedestrian, bicyclist)  Traffic Study prepared by Kimley Horn and site design reflects recommendations of the study improving physical activity opportunities along the College Ave. Corridor sustainability making large strides in efficiency (see 2016 Kroger Sustainability Report)