CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA

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1 Page 7 CONSENT CALENDAR CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM NO: A STAFF: LONNA THELEN FILE NO: CPC CU QUASI-JUDICIAL PROJECT: APPLICANT: OWNER: 1710 DUBLIN PAULSON ARCHITECTS, P.C. MICHAEL W UNDERWOOD SITE

2 Page 8 PROJECT SUMMARY: 1. Project Description: This project is an application for a conditional use to allow automotive sales in the PBC/SS (Planned Business Center with Streamside Overlay) zone district. A conditional use is required in the PBC zone district; a conditional use is also required in the Streamside Overlay for automotive sales. The site contains 3.86 acres and is located northwest of Dublin Boulevard and Academy Boulevard. (FIGURE 1) 2. Applicant s Project Statement: (FIGURE 2) 3. Planning and Development Department s Recommendation: Approval of the application. BACKGROUND: 1. Site Address: 1710 Dublin Boulevard 2. Existing Zoning/Land Use: PBC/SS 3. Surrounding Zoning/Land Use: North: R (Single-Family Residential)/ Cottonwood Creek South: OC (Office Complex) / Apartments East: PBC / Retail West: PUD (Planned Unit Development) / Apartments 4. Comprehensive Plan/Designated 2020 Land Use: New / Developing Corridor 5. Annexation: Erindale Addition, Master Plan/Designated Master Plan Land Use: Not applicable 7. Subdivision: Erindale Subdivision Filing No Zoning Enforcement Action: None 9. Physical Characteristics: The site is currently a built shopping center. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS AND INVOLVEMENT: The public process involved with the review of this application included posting of the site and sending of postcards on two separate occasions to 126 property owners within 500 feet. No public comments were received. ANALYSIS OF REVIEW CRITERIA/MAJOR ISSUES/COMPREHENSIVE PLAN & MASTER PLAN CONFORMANCE: 1. Review Criteria / Design & Development Issues: This application would allow 42,269 square feet of the existing shopping center building to be used for the sale of motorcycles (this use is contained within the automotive sales land use definition). In the PBC zone district and in the streamside overlay, automotive sales require the approval of a conditional use. No new impacts to the streamside overlay would be created as part of this application. The motorcycle sales would be completely contained within the building, no outdoor storage or display of the motorcycles is allowed. The three conditional use criteria are met for this site. The value of the surrounding neighborhood is not injured. All activities related to the motorcycle sales will be contained within the building. The intent of the zoning code is preserved. The health, safety and general welfare of the property and adjacent stream are maintained. The change to the site is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The automotive sales use and the previous use of a grocery store are both commercial.

3 Page 9 2. Conformance with the City Comprehensive Plan: Objective LU 4: Encourage Infill and Redevelopment Encourage infill and redevelopment projects that are in character and context with existing, surrounding development. Infill and redevelopment projects in existing neighborhoods make good use of the City's infrastructure. If properly designed, these projects can serve an important role in achieving quality, mixed-use neighborhoods. In some instances, sensitively designed, high quality infill and redevelopment projects can help stabilize and revitalize existing older neighborhoods. Objective LU 7: Develop Shopping and Service Areas to be Convenient to Use and Compatible with Their Surroundings Colorado Springs has numerous commercial areas that provide the necessary goods and services for visitors and regional, community, and neighborhood residents. The location and design of these areas not only has a profound effect on the financial success of commercial businesses, but also on the quality of life for the residents. Regardless of whether a commercial development is intended to serve neighborhood, community, citywide, or regional functions, it must be located and designed to balance pedestrian, bicycle, automobile, and, in many cases, transit access. In addition, the location and design of commercial uses must be integrated into surrounding areas, rather than altering the character of surrounding land uses and neighborhoods. Incorporating a mix of uses will increase the diversity and vitality of commercial areas. This project is consistent with the City s Comprehensive Plan. The plan designates this area as a commercial corridor. This project will allow an existing building to be reused for a new commercial use. 3. Conformance with the Area s Master Plan: This site does not have a Master Plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Item: A CPC CU Conditional Use Approve the conditional use for 1710 Dublin Boulevard, based upon the finding that the conditional use and development plan comply with the conditional use and development plan review criteria in City Code Sections and E.

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6 Page 12 :PAULSON.a rc h itects, P.C Barnes Road, Suite 210 Colorado Springs, CO PROJECT STATEMENT February 11, 2013 RE: New Motorcycle Dealership 1710 Dublin Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO Description The proposed project is an interior remodel of an existing 42,269 sq. ft. space into a motorcycle dealership, including a small service area in the rear. The dealership will carry BMW, Triumph, and Can-Am motorcycles and a variety of quads. It will also sell motorcycle and cargo trailers. Two overhead doors will be added, one glass overhead door in the front of the building for showroom access for motorcycles, one overhead door in the service department at the rear of the building. There will not be any outside display of motorcycles. Justification The owner mailed notices to the other tenants explaining his intent. The tenants did not object, in fact, they felt the dealership would draw more business to the complex. There is more than adequate parking and great access at the rear for deliveries. The existing business is moving and, if not remodeled for a new dealership, will leave a big box building Sitting empty. Pre-Application Issues Parking is more than adequate and the entire business center has a shared parking agreement in place. A conditional use application to allow an automotive (motorcycle) dealership to occupy the building and do business in a PBC zone is being submitted. All display of motorcycles will be internal - no outside display. New landscaping is being added to bring the site landscaping up to the previously approved plan. Phone Fax jack@paulsonarchitects.com FIGURE 2