HomeMy WebLinkAboutFOX MEADOWS BUSINESS PARK ONE - Filed GC-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 2003-11-28January 12, 1999
Fort Collins Planning Department
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
RE: Planning Objectives for VF RIPLEY
Fox Meadows Apartments, Preliminary PUD ASSOCIATES 1"C.
The applicant is proposing 138 multi -family apartments on approximately 8 acres Lzml,cape Arcnit<cmre
resulting in a gross residential density of 17.57 units per acre. The site is located Lrn"11 De"
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at the southeast corner of Horsetooth Road and Timberline Road.
Three points of access are proposed to serve the site. The first is along the north
edge of the site on Horsetooth Road east of the Horsetooth and Timberline Road
intersection. The second is on the east side of Timberline Road approximately in
the middle between Horsetooth Road and Big Horn Drive. The third point of
access is located on the south side and connects to Big Horn Drive. There is an
existing pedestrian trail located across Big Horn Drive near the south east corner
of the site. This project will provide a pedestrian trail system link from the
southeast corner of the site north to Horsetooth Road. The existing trail provides
access to Linton Elementary School and English Ranch Neighborhood park.
Buildings proposed for the site will maintain a pedestrian oriented scale facing out
in all directions. The three buildings in the northwest corner of the site will have
24 units each and be three stories tall. The remaining multi -family buildings will
be two stories tall thus having a lower building height along the east property line
where the project is adjacent to single family residences. Buildings on the site are
oriented to provide visual interest and to enhance the overall character of the site.
Special consideration has been given to the interface between this project and the
existing single family residences to the east. Proposed buildings have been located
away from the property line and more toward the center of the project. Locating the
buildings in this manner maximizes the buffer between proposed buildings and
existing residences. A pedestrian trail connection and vegetation help to define and
enhance this buffer benefiting both the project and existing single family residences.
The design objectives of the landscape plan are to screen parking and service
areas, to provide an attractive streetscape and also to enhance the pedestrian and
vehicular experience within the site. Existing street trees are already in place
along Timberline Road and are proposed for Horsetooth Road and Big Horn
Drive. Deciduous trees, coniferous trees and foundation plantings will be used to
enhance architectural character, provide shade, spring color and winter interest.
The project scores 120% on Point Chart E, Residential Uses, gaining points for
being within 650 feet of an existing transit stop, for being within 3,500 feet of an
existing neighborhood park (English Ranch Neighborhood Park, adjacent to
Linton Elementary School), for being within 2,500 feet of an existing school (Fort
Collins High School), for being within 3,500 feet of a publicly owned golf course
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(Collindale), for being within 3,000 feet of an existing major employment center,
for its boundary which is contiguous to existing urban development and for
providing safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle connections to an existing
pedestrian trail, an existing public school and transit stop.
Though the project is being submitted as a Planned Unit Development under the
Land Development Guidance System, the project exemplifies many of the
Principals and Policies of the City Plan. Those policies that focus on compact
urban development, pedestrian and bike linkages, utilization of alternative
transportation modes, and community visual character are particularly evident in
the proposed plan.
Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to working with you
during the development review process.
Sincerely,
VF Ripley Associates,
Allan Gill, ASLA
MAR-12-99 FRI 5 26 PM
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Jamie Pesicka, The Lund Partnership, Inc
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Pox Meadows Multi -Family Subdivision
Dne of the City's Comments is for the Fos Mimidows Multi -Family Subdivision to
dedicate additional right of way along Horsetooth Road for a 115' right of way (57-5'
half street) pursuant to the City's roadway criteria. We already show that there is 60' of
right of way from the section line, is this not the Correct line to offset the right of way
from? The City has also asked to have an additioW 12 feet of right ofway dedicated for
the right turn lane on Horsetooth Road into the site. The right turn lane and sidewalk are
within the right of way currently, therefore, do we need to dedicate additional right of
way? Additional right of way for the right tutu lane would eneroaeh into the proposed
building-
1 appreciate your help in answering these questions so that we can resubmit the plans.
Please call me at 303-989-1461.
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October 30, 2000
City of Fort Collins
Attn: Dave Stringer
281 N. College Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Re: Fox Meadows Apartments
Dear Dave,
Maxwell Construction, Inc. is aware of the requirements for issuing a Development
Construction Permit, however we cannot close on the financing for the project until we
have all of the building permits in -hand Conscqucmb,, we are requesting that special
action he taken in granting us these permits.
Please be assured that we will not start building construction until the inspection and
acceptance of the project infrastructure and city improvements have taken place.
'thank you for you assistance in this matter and please contact me at the office if you
have anv questions.
Sincerely,
att Prochl
Project Manager
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