The Buzz (Baseline)

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Project Overview

This is a proposal for a new amensity center within the Baseline (North Park) community. The amenity center will be located within the Parklands district centrally located within the master planned community on a 3.14 acre site. The project is intended to provide a community gathering space for residents to meet, host events, attend community functions, etc. The building will be approximately 5,200 square feet and will feature HOA administration offices, a conference room, an indoor lounge area, a bar and a quick food service station. The project will additionally feature a large covered patio space, outdoor seating areas and a fenced dog park. Parking will be located to the north of the structure which will serve the parklands district as a whole. The site is adjacent to the Big Green which the community will be programming with concerts and events.

A neighborhood meeting was held for the project on June 6, 2024. At this meeting the applicant provided a summary of the proposal and the intended project timeline. Residents were in attendance at this meeting but did not identify concerns with the request. The applicant will be required to provide a Site Development Plan and Final Plat with the formal submittal of this development proposal.

Project Details

Applicant: NP Development
Location: East of Promenade St, Baseline Parklands
Project Type: Amenity Center

City and County Staff Analysis

Zoning, Surrounding Uses and Comprehensive Plan: The zoning for this parcel is Planned Unit Development (PUD) and it is location within the North Park (Baseline) PUD plan area. The North park PUD plan designates this area as part of the mixed-use district or MUD which permits a variety of uses including community centers, restaurants, parking lots and open lands.

The Broomfield Comprehensive Plan designation for the subject property is “Mixed-Use Commercial” and “Open Lands”. The subject proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan designation for the property.

Site Circulation, Parking and Multimodal Access: Under this proposal, vehicles would access the site from the south side of Promenade St to enter the parking lot. The lot will feature approximately 50 stalls. This lot is intended to provide access to the Buzz building and the parklands corridor.

The North Park PUD plan supplemental binder does outline parking ratios for a variety of uses, however has also identified that if a specific use is not discussed the Parking Ratio will be determined on a case-by-case basis with North Park DRC and Broomfield. Since the proposed community / amenity space is not specifically defined within the parking table, city staff will work the applicant to review the provided parking and ensure it is adequate to serve the area without incentivising driving to the site rather that utilizing active modes of transportation.

The applicant will be required to include the minimum required number of EV-Installed, EV Ready, and EV Capable parking spaces as a part of the project.

Architecture: The property will feature natural modern architecture consistent with the overall aesthetics of the Baseline community. The building will be home to numerous different meeting spaces and will incorporate an indoor-outdoor design. Landscaping will include pollinator plantings consistent with the overall Baseline community.

Key Issues: The subject proposal is partially located within a tract that has previously been dedicated as Open Lands. The privately owned and operated building may not be included within the publicly dedicated Open Lands. The developer will need to provide a revised open lands dedication table with the formal submittal.

Public Engagement

Concept reviews are the first step in the land development process. Concept reviews allow developers an opportunity to introduce their development proposal and receive initial feedback from City Council, Broomfield Boards and Commissions (including the Land Use Review Commission) and community members. This step in the process does not approve or deny the proposal but instead helps the developer to take feedback into consideration while they refine their development proposal prior to the formal development application. This step in the development process is the best time to share concerns or comments as it allows the developer the most time to consider changes in response to the feedback they receive.

You can continue to engage with this project using the Questions and Comments tabs below, or by emailing planning@broomfield.org.

The project timeline on this page provides an overview of the next steps in the development process should the developer choose to move forward with their proposal.