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HomeMy WebLinkAbout015 - 02/17/1998 - AMENDING THE LAND USE CODE TO CLARIFY APPLICATION OF THE BLOCK STANDARDS ORDINANCE NO. 15, 1998 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING THE LAND USE CODE TO CLARIFY APPLICATION OF THE"BLOCK STANDARDS" WHEREAS, experience with new projects under review through the Land Use Code indicates that new language should be added to the "Block Standards" to clarify that individual elements of the "Block Standards" do not apply in situations where existing development, safety concerns, sensitive natural areas, or unusual topography make application to the standard impractical; and WHEREAS,the Planning and Zoning Board has recommended to the City Council that the proposed amendments to the "Block Standards" be included; and WHEREAS,the Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City that the "Block Standards" of the Land Use Code be amended accordingly. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That Section 4.5.(E)(1)(b) of the Land Use Code be revised as follows: (E) Development Standards. (1) Block Requirements. (b) Block types and standards. All development shall comply with the applicable standards set forth below, unless the decision maker determines that compliance with a specific element of the standard is infeasible due to unusual topographic features, existing development, safety factors, or a natural area or feature: Mixed-Use Blocks 0-5%of Development Plan Land use Requirements Minimum of 30%commercial/retail required in each block;all other uses may vary Maximum Block Size 7 acres Minimum FAR 0.3 Minimum building frontage(including 40%of each block side or 50%of the total plazas) block frontage Maximum Parking Ratio(including on 4 spaces/1,000 sf commercial/retail floor street parking) area Building Height Minimum 1 story;maximum 3 stories Residential Blocks 85-90%of Development Plan Land Use Requirements Minimum of 75%residential;other uses may vary Maximum Block Size 7 acres Minimum Building Frontage 40%of each block side Parking Ratio Minimum of 1.5 spaces/dwelling unit; maximum of 2.5 spaces/dwelling unit Building Height Minimum 1.5 story; maximum 3 stories Civic Blocks Minimum of 10%of Development Plan Maximum Block Size 7 acres Land Use Requirements Only institutional/civic/public uses or child care centers Section 2. That Section 4.14(E)(2)(b) of the Land Use Code be revised as follows: (E) Development Standards. (2) Block Requirements. (b) Block types and standards. All development shall comply with the applicable standards set forth below, unless the decision maker determines that compliance with a specific element of the standard is infeasible due to unusual topographic features, existing development, safety factors, or a natural area or feature: Mixed-Use Blocks 25-65%of Development Plan Land Use Requirements Minimum of 30%of retail/commercial required in each block Maximum Block Size 7 acres 2 Minimum FAR .35 Minimum Building Frontage(including 50%of each block side or 60%of the total plazas) block frontage Maximum Parking Ratio(including on- 4 spaces/1,000 square feet of street parking) retail/commercial floor area Building Height Minimum 2 story,maximum 5 story Office Blocks 10-30%of Development Plan Land Use Requirements Maximum of 10%retail Maximum Block Size 4 acres Minimum FAR 0.5 Minimum Building Frontage(including 40%of each block side, or 50%of the plazas) total block frontage Maximum Parking Ratio(including on- 3.5 spaces/1,000 square feet of floor area street parking) Building Height Minimum 2 story,maximum 5 stories Residential Blocks 15-65%of Development Plan Land Use Requirements. Minimum of 75%residential Maximum Block Size 4 acres Minimum Building Frontage 50%of each block side or 60%of the total block frontage Parking ratio Minimum of 1.5 spaces/dwelling unit; maximum of 2.5 spaces/dwelling unit. Building Height Minimum 1.5 story,maximum 5 stories Civic Blocks Minimum of 10%of Development Plan Maximum Block Size 4 acres Land Use Requirements Only institutional/civic/public uses or child care centers Section 3. That Section 4.19(E)(2)(b) of the Land Use Code be revised as follows: (E) Development Standards. (2) Block Requirements. 3 (b) Block Type Standards. All development shall comply with the applicable standards set forth below, unless the decision maker determines that compliance with a specific element of the standard is infeasible due to unusual topographic features, existing development, safety factors, or a natural area or feature: Mixed-Use Blocks 15-65%of Development Plan Land Use Requirements Minimum of 30%retail required in each block;all other uses may vary Maximum Block Size 7 acres Minimum FAR .35 Minimum Building Frontage(including 40%of each block side or 50%of the total plazas) block frontage Maximum Parking Ratio(including on- 4 spaces/1,000 square feet of street parking) retail/commercial floor area Building Height Minimum 2 story;maximum 5 stories (except that grocery stores and supermarkets may be one(1)story) Office Blocks 0-30%of Development Plan Land Use Requirements Maximum of 10%retail Maximum Block Size 4 acres Minimum FAR 0.5 Minimum Building Frontage(including 40%of each block side or 50%of the total plazas) block frontage Maximum Parking Ratio(including on- 3.5 spaces/1,000 sf of floor area street parking) Building Height Minimum 2 story,maximum 5 stories Residential Blocks 25-50%of Development Land Use Requirements. Minimum of 75%residential; all other uses may vary Maximum Block Size 4 acres Minimum Building Frontage(including 40%of each street or 50%of the total plazas) block frontage 4 Parking Ratio Minimum of 1.5 spaces/dwelling unit; maximum of 2.5 spaces/dwelling unit Building Height Minimum 1.5 story;maximum 5 stories Civic Blocks Minimum of 10%of Development Plan Maximum Block Size 4 acres Land Use Requirements Only institutional/civic/public uses or child care centers Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered publ*shed in summary form this 3rd day of February, A.D. 1998, and to be presented for final passage on the-f7th day)of February, A.D. 1998. ayor / ATTEST: City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 17th day of Fe ary, A.D. 199 `— ayor ATTEST: City Clerk V 5