notification to city council and registered neighborhood

Development Services
201 W. Colfax Avenue, Dept. 205
Denver, CO 80202
P: 720-865-2705
www.denvergov.org
NOTIFICATION TO CITY COUNCIL AND REGISTERED NEIGHBORHOOD
ORGANIZATIONS REGARDING
ZONING PERMIT REVIEW WITH INFORMATIONAL NOTICE
November 9, 2012
CITY COUNCILMEMBER: Jeanne Robb, Robin Kniech and Deborah Ortega.
REGISTERED NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS:
Bellevue-Hale Neighborhood Association; Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods; Inc. Congress
Park Neighbors, Inc.; Neighborhood Advisory Committee to the Botanic Gardens;
Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation
RE:
1295 Colorado Blvd
Log # 2012D00065 & 2012U00547
Dear Sir/Madam:
Our office has received a request from Greg Meeter, an authorized agent for the owner of
1295 Colorado Blvd, LLC to obtain a Use Permit for a Nonresidential Use (the 24 hour
operation of a 7‐Eleven convenience store including retail sales of tobacco, lottery, ATM,
convenience items, pre‐packaged foods, hot foods, fresh foods, beverages, and 3.2% beer
for off‐site consumption) in existing Business Structure, at 1295 Colorado Blvd. The
property is located in G-MU-5, UO-3 Zone District.
Please review the details of this application, and determine your organization’s position on
this proposal. Any objections to this application must be in writing and forwarded to this
office prior to December 9, 2012. Zoning Administration will review all written comments,
evaluate the proposal on the basis of the Denver Zoning Code criteria, and either approve or
deny the application.
In the event your organization submits a written objection to the proposal and Zoning
Administration approves the proposal, a notice will be posted on the property explaining the
Administration’s decision and giving instructions for appealing that decision to the Board of
Adjustment-Zoning.
If you have any questions regarding this application or this review procedure, please call me
directly at 720-865-2935, or 720-865-3000, or contact us by e-mail at
[email protected]. Please refer all questions and written comments to Log
#2012D00065.
Olga Mikhailova, AICP
Project Coordinator
720-865-2935
[email protected]
7‐Eleven, Inc. November 2, 2012 Olga Mikhailova, AICP Project Manager Development Services ‐City and County of Denver 201 W. Colfax Ave. RE: ZPIN ‐ Written Narrative 7‐Eleven Store #35989 1295 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO Dear Ms. Mikhailova, The purpose of this letter is to provide a narrative describing the proposed 7‐Eleven development on the southwest corner of 13th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard in the City of Denver, CO. This letter also describes design strategies to ensure the project will have minimal impact on surrounding residential properties. Existing Conditions: The approximate 11,890 SF site contains a 2,674 SF office building, which has been used as an OBGYN clinic. The current site offers fourteen (14) parking spaces. Nine (9) of these parking spaces are on the south side of the property and face the Sun Crest Condominiums. No landscape buffer is provided along the south property line. Street access to the property is provided from a curb cut along Colorado Boulevard along the east side of the property. Additional access to 13th Avenue is provided via the alley to the west of the property. Proposed Improvements and Uses The majority of the exiting building (2,502 SF) shall remain with 172 SF removed from the south‐
east corner of the building. The proposed improvements include remodeling the interior and exterior of the existing building and improving the site with access, paved parking, circulation, lighting and landscaping. The intended use is for the 24 hour operation of a 7‐Eleven convenience store including retail sales of, tobacco, lottery, ATM, convenience items, pre‐packaged foods, hot foods, fresh foods, beverages and 3.2% beer for off‐site consumption. Design and Operational Strategies 7‐Eleven is a best in class operator of convenience stores with innovative programs, industry leading training and crime prevention programs, and an environmentally friendly design that includes state of the art lighting. Most importantly, each 7‐Eleven store is designed to serve the community as an integral part of the neighborhood. 7-Eleven Store #35989 1295 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO
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The proposed use and project design will be harmonious with the neighboring community and existing commercial development.  The site is designed to provide safe pedestrian and vehicle circulation. An eight (8) foot sidewalk will be located along the south side of the building providing safe pedestrian access to the building entry. This walk extends from Colorado Boulevard to the alley.  The parking lot will be redone to remove all of the parking spaces along the south property line. All parking spaces will face the building, so no lights will shine unto the south property.  A 5‐foot landscape buffer will be added along the south property boundary. A six (6) foot wood privacy fence will be located in the landscape strip to provide a solid visual buffer between the project and Sun Crest Condominiums. In addition to the privacy fence, the 5‐foot landscape buffer will also include a dense planting of trees and tall evergreen shrubs to provide additional buffer between the properties.  The project meets strict City of Denver exterior lighting requirements that promote safe vehicular and pedestrian access to and within the project, while minimizing impacts on adjacent properties. Building signs and light fixtures will be designed and located to vastly decrease impacts of light spillover and glare to adjoining properties.  Parking across the alley on the adjacent residential property will not be allowed. Project Meets Limitations Noted in Section 11.4.3 (Nonresidential Uses in Existing Business Structures in Residential Zones) The proposed nonresidential use under this Section 11.4.3’s allowance complies with the following limitations: 
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The applicant is the owner of the subject structure. Owner acknowledgement is attached. The subject structure was originally designed for a business use and not for residential occupancy. Yes, the building was built and has continued to operate as a nonresidential use. The subject structure was legally erected. Yes, all due diligence research and correspondence with City of Denver staff indicates that the structure was legally erected. For any modifications to the structure that require landmark approval, the modification shall have been reviewed and approved by the Landmark Preservation Commission be‐
fore submittal for zoning approval. Proposed improvements to the structure do not require Landmark Preservation Commission approval. All uses in the structure involved shall comply with the limitations on external effects applicable to uses in the Zone District in which the structure is located. Yes, all uses in the structure involved comply with limitations on external effects applicable to uses in General Unit Multi‐Unit 5 (G‐MU‐5). 7-Eleven Store #35989 1295 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO
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All uses operated in the structure involved shall comply with Division 10.4, Parking and Loading, for each such use in the Zone District; provided, however, that upon proof that full compliance could not be achieved, the Zoning Administrator may waive so much of those requirements as are impossible of fulfillment according Section 12.4.5, Adminis‐
trative Adjustment. All uses operated in the structure comply with Division 10.4, Parking and Loading for use in the Zone District. All uses allowed in the structure shall comply with limitations on permitted signs appli‐
cable to uses in the G‐MU‐5 Zone District. Yes, the project complies with limitations on permitted signs in the Zone District. If you have any questions or need additional information regarding this submittal, don’t hesitate to contact me at (303) 919‐4282. We look forward to meeting with you soon. Sincerely, Gregory A. Meeter, AICP Zoning Manager Lend Lease / Authorized Agent for 7‐Eleven, Inc. 7-Eleven Store #35989 1295 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO
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7-ELEVEN STORE NO. 35989 - 1295 COLORADO BLVD.
ZONING PERMIT WITH INFORMATIONAL NOTICE
HARRISON FRENCH
LOTS 39 TO 42,
CAPITOL AVENUE SUBDIVISION
BEING IN THE NE 1/4 SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH RANGE 68 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN
CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, STATE OF COLORADO
& ASSOCIATES,
E1
E2
E3
18' - 8"
13' - 5"
3' - 9"
2' - 9"
LINE OF EXISTING ROOF LINE
T.O. EXISTING
PARAPET
12' - 3"
PROPOSED SIGNAGE
TO BE SUBMITTED
SEPARATELY
T.O. NEW
PARAPET
15' - 0"
T.O. EXISTING
PARAPET
12' - 3"
3' - 0" TD
35' - 10" TD
TD= DIMENSIONS USED IN TRANSPARENCY CALCULATIONS
3
4
1/4" = 1'-0"
PROPOSED EAST ELEVATION - COLORADO BLVD.
JOB NUMBER: 12-12-00076
10' - 9" TD
7-ELEVEN
8' - 0" TD
T.O. FINISH FLOOR
0' - 0"
1295 COLORADO BLVD
DENVER, CO
12' - 3"
5' - 0"
3' - 0"
3' - 0"
9' - 0"
5' - 0"
LED WALL PACK LIGHT FIXTURE
T.O. FINISH FLOOR
0' - 0"
EXISTING EAST ELEVATION - COLORADO BLVD
THIS DRAWING WAS PREPARED FOR USE ON
A SPECIFIC SITE AT CITY, ST
CONTEMPORANEOUSLY WITH ITS ISSUE DATE
ON ( 06/11/12 ), AND IT IS NOT
SUITABLE FOR USE ON A DIFFERENT PROJECT
SITE OR AT A LATER TIME. USE OF THIS
DRAWING FOR REFERENCE OR EXAMPLE ON
ANOTHER PROJECT REQUIRES THE SERVICES
OF PROPERLY LICENSED ARCHITECTS AND
ENGINEERS. REPRODUCTION OF THIS DRAWING
FOR REUSE ON ANOTHER PROJECT IS NOT
AUTHORIZED AND MAY BE CONTRARY TO THE
LAW
STIPULATION FOR REUSE
809 S.W. A Street, Suite 201
Bentonville, Arkansas 72712
t 479.273.7780
f 479.273.9436
www.hfa-ae.com
SIGNAGE IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY.
SIGNAGE REQUIRES SEPARATE PERMIT.
LED WALL PACK
LIGHT FIXTURE
@ 12'-0" AFF
LT D
1/4" = 1'-0"
ISSUE BLOCK
SIGNAGE IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY.
SIGNAGE REQUIRES SEPARATE PERMIT.
S2
NEW S3
S4
7' - 4"
57' - 11"
21' - 2"
3' - 4"
2' - 9"
S1
EXISTING ROOF LINE
12' - 3"
STORE NO.:
DOCUMENT DATE:
9' - 0"
5' - 0"
*
T.O. EXISTING
PARAPET
12' - 3"
PROPOSED SIGNAGE
TO BE SUBMITTED
SEPARATELY
7' - 8"
6' - 0"
LED WALL PACK
LIGHT FIXTURE @
12'-0" AFF
T.O. NEW
PARAPET
15' - 0"
CHECKED BY:
06/11/12
Checker
Author
3' - 0"
3' - 0"
DRAWN BY:
1028849
3' - 5"
4' - 5"
12' - 0"
T.O. FINISH FLOOR
0' - 0"
12' - 8"
89' - 9"
2
PROPOSED SOUTH ELEVATION
* INDICATES GLAZING NOT INCLUDED IN TRANSPARENCY CALCULATIONS
1/4" = 1'-0"
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EXISTING ROOF LINE
T.O. EXISTING
PARAPET
12' - 3"
*
REVIEW BOARD
ELEVATIONS
T.O. FINISH FLOOR
0' - 0"
1
EXISTING SOUTH ELEVATION
* INDICATES GLAZING NOT INCLUDED IN TRANSPARENCY CALCULATIONS
1/4" = 1'-0"
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7-ELEVEN STORE NO. 35989 - 1295 COLORADO BLVD.
ZONING PERMIT WITH INFORMATIONAL NOTICE
HARRISON FRENCH
LOTS 39 TO 42,
CAPITOL AVENUE SUBDIVISION
BEING IN THE NE 1/4 SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH RANGE 68 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN
CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, STATE OF COLORADO
& ASSOCIATES,
LT D
809 S.W. A Street, Suite 201
Bentonville, Arkansas 72712
t 479.273.7780
f 479.273.9436
www.hfa-ae.com
W2
LED WALL PACK LIGHT
FIXTURE @ 8'-0" AFF
2' - 9"
9' - 2"
T.O. EXISTING
PARAPET
12' - 3"
T.O. FINISH FLOOR
0' - 0"
EXISTING WEST ELEVATION
3
4
1/4" = 1'-0"
3' - 4"
7-ELEVEN
3' - 4"
PROPOSED WEST ELEVATION
1/4" = 1'-0"
SIGNAGE IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY.
SIGNAGE REQUIRES SEPARATE PERMIT.
N3
N2
N1
17' - 0"
65' - 5"
7' - 4"
PROPOSED SIGNAGE
TO BE SUBMITTED
SEPARATELY
ISSUE BLOCK
LINE OF EXISTING ROOF LINE
T.O. NEW
PARAPET
15' - 0"
2' - 9"
LED WALL PACK LIGHT
FIXTURE @ 8'-0" AFF
JOB NUMBER: 12-12-00076
T.O. FINISH FLOOR
0' - 0"
1295 COLORADO BLVD
DENVER, CO
7' - 4"
7' - 8"
12' - 3"
T.O. EXISTING
PARAPET
12' - 3"
T.O. NEW
PARAPET
15' - 0"
STIPULATION FOR REUSE
30' - 5"
THIS DRAWING WAS PREPARED FOR USE ON
A SPECIFIC SITE AT CITY, ST
CONTEMPORANEOUSLY WITH ITS ISSUE DATE
ON ( 06/11/12 ), AND IT IS NOT
SUITABLE FOR USE ON A DIFFERENT PROJECT
SITE OR AT A LATER TIME. USE OF THIS
DRAWING FOR REFERENCE OR EXAMPLE ON
ANOTHER PROJECT REQUIRES THE SERVICES
OF PROPERLY LICENSED ARCHITECTS AND
ENGINEERS. REPRODUCTION OF THIS DRAWING
FOR REUSE ON ANOTHER PROJECT IS NOT
AUTHORIZED AND MAY BE CONTRARY TO THE
LAW
W1
T.O. EXISTING
PARAPET
12' - 3"
EXISTING
MATERIAL TO
REMAIN
*
*
12' - 3"
*
STORE NO.:
7' - 8"
8' - 0"
*
DOCUMENT DATE:
CHECKED BY:
T.O. FINISH FLOOR
0' - 0"
14' - 2" TD
5' - 9" TD
4' - 5" TD
4' - 5"
4' - 5"
4' - 5"
DRAWN BY:
1028849
06/11/12
Checker
Author
4' - 5"
89' - 9" TD
TD= DIMENSIONS USED IN TRANSPARENCY CALCULATIONS
2
PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATION - E. 13TH AVE.
1/4" = 1'-0"
LINE OF EXISTING ROOF LINE
T.O. EXISTING
PARAPET
12' - 3"
TRANSPARENCY (PRIMARY STREET, COLORADO BLVD.)
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REQUIRED TRANSPARENCY:
40% OF BUILDING FACADE FRONTING STREET
35'-10" X 0.4 = 14'-4"
*
*
*
PROVIDED TRANSPARENCY:
57.4% OF BUILDING FACADE FRONTING STREET
6'-10" + 10'-9" + 3'-0" = 20'-7"
*
TRANSPARENCY (SECONDARY STREET, E. 13TH AVENUE)
EXISTING
MATERIAL TO
REMAIN
T.O. FINISH FLOOR
0' - 0"
REQUIRED TRANSPARENCY:
25% OF BUILDING FACADE FRONTING STREET
82'-5" X 0.25 = 20'-7"
REVIEW BOARD
ELEVATIONS
(CONT.)
PROVIDED TRANSPARENCY:
29.5% OF BUILDING FACADE FRONTING STREET
14'-2" + 5'-9" + 4'-5" = 24'-4"
* INDICATES GLAZING NOT INCLUDED IN TRANSPARENCY
CALCULATIONS
1
EXISTING NORTH ELEVATION - E. 13TH AVENUE
1/4" = 1'-0"
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