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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPEC130032 Description of Request.pdf Z E H R E N AND ASSOCIATES, INC. LIONSHEAD PARKING STRUCTURE-TOLLBOOTHS AND ENTRY Conditional Use Permit November 20, 2013 Description of this CUP Request This phase of the Lionshead Transit Project involves replacement of the existing toll booths and creation of an entry feature that is architectural compatible in quality and style with the other recent improvements to, and nearby the existing parking facility. A separate, but related, application has been submitted for the minor modifications to the lower level short term parking area. The primary reasons for the replacement of the existing buildings are to: • Replace obsolete parking equipment; • Improve the guest experience through functional enhancements to parking operations, • Present a more consistent and improved visual experience to guests to Lionshead through the primary vehicular portal; The Lionshead Parking Structure is zoned General Use(GU). The GU District is intended to provide sites for public and quasi-public uses subject to approval of a condition use permit. The condition use contemplated for the improvements is consistent with those uses in a Public Parking Structure, as listed in 12-9C-3 of adopted zoning regulations. Development Standards In the General Use District, development standards in each of the following categories shall be as prescribed by the planning and environmental commission: Development Standard Allowed or Existing Proposed Required Setbacks (Minimum) Front (North) PEC 7 feet No Change Rear(South) PEC 1 foot No Change Side (West) PEC 30 feet No Change Side (East) PEC 122 feet(to booth) 148 feet(to booth) 138 feet(to canopy) Building Height PEC 63 feet 8 inches No Change (Maximum) (9'-0" Existing Booth) (27'-3" New Canopy) Site coverage PEC 132,926 square feet (46.8%) 135,623 square feet (47.75%) (Maximum) 2,697 sq.ft. (0.95%) Increase Landscape Area PEC 47,651 square feet(16.8%) 48,485 square feet(17.1%) (Minimum) 834 sq.ft. (0.3%) Increase Parking PEC 1,102 spaces No Change Lionshead Parking Garage CUP 1 November 20, 2013 Z E H R E N AND ASSOCIATES, INC. CUP Criteria The following criteria are to be used by the PEC in the review of a Conditional Use Permit request: Describe the precise nature of the proposed use and the measures proposed to make the proposed use compatible with other properties in the vicinity. There is no change in the use of the proposed facility from the use that currently exists. We believe the use is currently compatible with the surrounding properties and will continue to be compatible, especially when considering the improved efficiencies in parking operations and traffic flow. The relationship and impact of the proposed use on the development objectives of the Town. The proposed improvements align with the development objectives of the Town through provision of an enhanced guest experience, both in terms functional use as well as with improved visual identity at this key vehicular portal to Lionshead. The effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population,transportation facilities, utilities,schools, park and recreation facilities, and other public facilities and public facility needs. The proposed improvements will have a negligible effect on the distribution of population, transportation facilities, utilities,schools, park/recreation facilities, and other public facilities including public facility needs as no new residents or uses are generated with this proposal. As the planned structure is open on four sides,the proposed improvements will have a negligible effect on air circulation and minimal effect on light and shading of on this and adjacent properties. Shading and potential snow and ice buildup of areas within the property are mitigated with snowmelted pavement. Lionshead Parking Garage CUP 2 November 20, 2013 Z E H R E N AND ASSOCIATES, INC. The effect upon traffic,with particular reference to congestion, automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience,traffic flow and control, access, maneuverability,and removal of snow from streets and parking areas. The proposed use modifications will improve traffic flow by providing: • An increased number of dedicated ingress ticket machines (from two to three); • An increased number of dedicated egress toll booths(from two to three); • An increased amount of vehicle stacking for both ingress and egress through offsetting the parking entry and exits; • An increased vehicle stacking for egress through removal an existing planter at the exit ramp of provision of an additional,snowmelted travel lane; • An increased ability to manage snow and ice accumulation through the use of snowmelt and roofed areas the parking exit; • An increased ability to manage snow and ice accumulation through the use of snowmelt at the parking entry; and • Decreased vehicular congestion and increased traffic flow through the use of dedicated, striped exit turn lanes at the frontage road intersection. The effect upon the character of the area in which the proposed use is located, including the scale and bulk of the proposed use in relation to surrounding uses. The new structure is intended to act as a marquee identifying the vehicular entry to Lionshead and provides a visual connection to the other public structures on the building site. The proposed canopy is of a similar mass,scale, bulk and height to other structures on this property as,well as to those on neighboring properties to the east.Additionally,the scale is appropriate to those vehicular uses that it serves. Lionshead Parking Garage CUP 3 November 20, 2013