PDSC MEETING AGENDA DATE: 11/25/2019 TIME: 3:00-4:30 PM RE: Planning and Development Sub-Committee PDSC Objectives: • Support the development of an updated Strategic Plan and the 2018 Airport Master Plan Update • Provide ongoing support and input on specific plans and proposals for the development of Airport • Provide input on other business development efforts as appropriate. PDSC Agenda Items: 1) Meeting Minutes Review, October 23rd (attached) 2) Development Design and Land Use Standards – 40 min. (attached) a. Core document i. Zone modifications b. Restrooms c. Improvements to existing buildings on leased land i. Lease limitations d. Aesthetics and maintenance of Airport-owned buildings and public areas 3) Air Service - 30 min. (attached) a. Market Demand b. Destination Marketing c. Incentives d. Cheyenne case study 4) Remote Tower - 20 min. a. Current schedule b. Air traffic control continuity c. Funding sources 5) Open Discussion MEETING RECORD Page 1 DATE: 10/23/2019 TIME: 03:30-05:00 PM RE: Planning and Development Sub-Committee Meeting ATTENDEES: Tom Fleming, Jason Licon, Diane Jones, Robert Middleton, James Hays, Aaron Ehle Begin Meeting Record Jason Licon introduced and welcomed new members of the PDSC Mr. James Hays and Robert Middleton. Agenda Item #1: Meeting Minutes Review – September 25th • Tom asked if Diane’s comment was added to August 28th meeting record. Jason verified that it was. • James moved to approve the minutes. The motion, seconded by Tom passed unanimously. Agenda Item #2: Master Plan Feedback from Planning Commissions • Master Plan update was presented at Loveland Planning Commission, Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board, and Larimer County Planning Commission meetings. • Presentation focused on Airport Influence Area analysis and recommendations and the Concept Development Plan (CDP). • Questions and feedback are summarized in the meeting packet. • PDSC Comments: o Airport needs to be leveraged to attract complementary development in the AIA. o Airport needs to develop a marketing/public relations strategy. Destination Marketing – attract visitors to Northern Colorado • Will schedule meeting with visitor services/tourism representatives. Economic Development – attract targeted businesses to Airport and AIA st o CDP was approved by the Airport Commission on Oct 21 . o Focus for next 5 years – design and construct terminal, widen runway 15-33 Agenda Item #3: Master Plan – Staffing Needs • The Airport has received approval to add an additional operations and maintenance position – may be delayed until air service return. • Intern from CDOT Aeronautics program will likely also be added. • Long-term staffing strategy needs to be developed. o Airport needs sufficient staff to allow Jason to focus on high level management responsibilities. Agenda Item #4: Discovery Air Stormwater • Developer of Discovery Air has proposed a drainage plan that includes stormwater from a portion of the Brands West development flowing through the Discovery Air site and into the Airport’s drainage network. o The proposed plan deviates substantially from the Airport Drainage Basin Master Plan Update that was completed in 2008. o Additional analysis is required in order to understand the impacts of the proposed plan on the Airport’s drainage system. Agenda Item #5: Remote Air Traffic Control Working Group • Diane has been working with Bill Payne and Mayor Troxell to coordinate a January 14-16, 2020 event with EUROCAE, an organization that develops international standards for the aviation industry. • 45-50 attendees expected. MEETING RECORD Page 2 • Visit Fort Collins will support the event. • Bus service to and from the Airport from Fort Collins needs to be arranged. Agenda Item #6: Groome Transportation Update • Groome parking lot will be relocated to the mill lot east of the terminal parking lot. The Airport is installing lighting and a shelter. Agenda Item #7: Open Discussion • City of Loveland Senior Planner Troy Bliss will be replacing Mike Scholl • The Airport has issued a request for statements of qualifications for engineering and architectural services for up to a five year period. End Meeting Record Development Design and Land Use Standards – Airport Commission Summary At the 11/18 Airport Commission meeting, airport staff presented the development design and land use standards for possible adoption. While the Commission viewed the standards as a good step to improving aesthetics and addressing land use, a number of other considerations that relate to the discussion, but are not addressed by the standards were brought up. These topics include: 1) Potential modification of the zones that determine standards 2) Restrooms – ways to provide access to public restrooms and eliminate portable toilets (map with potential site for a public restroom attached). 3) Ways to incentivize investment (aesthetic and general maintenance) in buildings with existing leases a. Understanding of current lease limitations 4) Aesthetics and maintenance of Airport-owned buildings and public areas (corridors). The Commission provided direction to revise the development design and land use standards where possible to address these topics and to examine additional ways to deal with these challenges. Development Design and Land Use Standards Issue/Background Airport is in an industrial zoning district with no design standards pertaining to aesthetic improvements. Recent development proposals have struggled to obtain approval due to aesthetic concerns. Airport needs a more cohesive land use strategy to ensure the highest and best use of property and guide orderly development. Developers want clarity early in the process. Increased standards may discourage certain types of development. Collaborative Effort Working Group . Jason Licon – Airport Director . Aaron Ehle – Airport Planning and Development Specialist . Troy Bliss – Senior Planner, Loveland . Tom Leeson - Community Development & Neighborhood Services Director, Fort Collins Research . C onducted online research to identify airports with design and land use standards. • 20 regional and municipal airports were studied . City of Loveland Unified Development Code • Contains design standards for zoning districts . Airport Cooperative Research Program • Guidebook for Developing and Leasing Airport Property Feedback . Airport Commission – April meeting • Presented white paper, presented three options, and made a recommendation . PDSC – Multiple meetings . Developers and Airport stakeholders . Airport legal liaison Goals Enhance aesthetic value through consistent, attractive, and compatible development Protect property values, enhance investment, and encourage further development Create a design theme for the Airport by encouraging certain unifying components through building design, landscaping, signage, and other elements. Identify appropriate sites for potential developments and reserve space for forecasted aviation activity in accordance with the Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan (ALP) Recommended Approach Identify zones and create standards specific to each . Identify areas in which certain types of development would be targeted based on the Airport Layout Plan. Design standards would be established for each zone based on use/activity and the visibility of the area. Pros • Tailored design standards based on use and visibility. • Incorporation of common design elements in order to establish a theme/identity for the Airport • Can be adjusted as future needs/preferences change. Cons • Higher costs for development in zones with higher standards • More complicated development review and approval process Land Use Standards Zone 1 – Existing and new general aviation hangars (mostly Airplane Design Group I) Zone 2 - Aviation-related businesses, Fixed-Base Operators, Specialized Aviation Service Operators, Existing and new general aviation hangars, Corporate hangars (Mostly Airplane Design Group II and higher) Zone 3 – Terminal, Terminal Support facilities, Retail, Commercial Service Providers Design Standards Zone 1 – Basic standards with few aesthetic requirements Zone 2 - Similar to arterial industrial standards Zone 3 – Similar to building standards that apply in commercial areas Comments/Questions? Development Land Use and Design Standards Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) is a major gateway to the Northern Front Range for regional commerce and tourism. The Airport should impart a positive and memorable impression on its passengers, visitors, tenants, and the community. The purpose of the Development Land Use and Design Standards is to establish minimum required standards for development at the Airport, and to ensure that new projects will be consistent with the following goals: Enhance aesthetic value through consistent, attractive, and compatible development Protect property values, enhance investment, and encourage further development Create a design theme for the Airport by encouraging certain unifying components through building design, landscaping, signage, and other elements. Identify appropriate sites for potential developments and reserve space for forecasted aviation activity in accordance with the Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan (ALP) These Standards are intended to convey general design direction to developers and designers, and to serve as criteria for the approval of proposed projects by the Northern Colorado Regional Airport Commission (NCRAC). The NCRAC recommends adherence to the Standards so far as can be reasonably achieved