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Home My WebLink AboutSHERWOOD FORTS - PDP/FDP - PDP/FDP110009 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTN •L k j v Y Ir Aow J / AIV f .. �, .1per No Text IlkYii K Ilk 4L - 7's •.� 4 .wig fd`.. _ y I Y - i� Lw 1I cr+ �1 f' I w Z - lz . r � � I ♦ �in� � `} :f Yfyylf Y�rrrllr�rr��< •�c r� �arr�rnr�ru.rrr�r„�. + J rrrnr•rwrornr�rrrr...�. _ O �uurtu�rrrrrrrr�-i v n -. ynrr�irwr�uruw�� Ott �C i {a NMI _ y Laiulsr q e .f Imaseiy Ey)loivr " i Created by Larimer County using data from multiple W��, _ d sources. Larimer County makes no warranty as to the accuracy of this product. This map may not >f reflect recent updates priorto the date of printing. Prided: 1211/11 617 South Sherwood Street W Olive St En j"Ltr�<��i �L I'��J's� rn W Myrtle St 0 m FEE L N N Plum N W __ E i 8 0 a E C in 1 Old Main _y II(Dr N 0 1 inch = 400 feet Sherwood Forts (617 South Sherwood Street) Project Development Plan/Final Development Plan — #PDP/FDP-110009 December 19,.20111- Administrative Public Hearing y _ _. Page 4 Myrtle Street will not change with this addition; and, the majority of the properties along the west side of this block currently have relatively new, large residential structures on the rear of the lots. D. Division 3.5 - Building Standards 1. Section 3.5.1 - Building and Project Compatibility The proposed expansion will add a two (2) story addition to the rear of the 1 '/2 story existing structure. The neighborhood is comprised of single -story and 1 %2 story dwellings as well as two (2), three- story multi -family buildings, one across Sherwood and the other a few lots south of the site. The proposed addition is not incompatible in respects to size, height, bulk, mass, scale or materials with the existing context of the neighborhood. 3. ARTICLE 4 -Districts A. Division 4.9 — Neighborhood Conservation Buffer District Multi -family dwellings up to four (4) units, which propose structural additions or exterior alterations to the existing structure, are permitted in the NCB zone district, subject to an Administrative (Type 1) review. The NCB District is: "intended for areas that are a transition between residential neighborhoods and more intensive commercial -use areas or high traffic zones that have been given this designation in accordance with an adopted subarea plan." This proposal complies with the purpose of the NCB District as conversions to higher densities are common in a transition area between residential and high traffic areas such as Laurel Street and the CSU campus. 1. Section 4.9(D) — Land Use Standards The proposal is in compliance with this section as follows: the lot is 9,500 square feet and the minimum lot size for is 5,000 square feet or the total area of the buildings on the lot (3,622 square feet total floor area); the rear floor area ratio is 0.3; and the dimensional standards are also met by this proposal. Sherwood Forts (617 South Sherwood Street) Project Development Plan/Final Development Plan - #PDP/FDP-110009 December_19; 2011 _-Administrative,Fubl►caHeanng Page 3 3. ARTICLE 3 — General Development Standards The Sherwood Forts, PDP/FDP complies with of the applicable standards in Article 3 - General Development Standards of the LUC. Of specific note are Division 3.2 — Site Planning and Design Standards; Division 3.3 — Engineering Standards; Division 3.4 — Environmental, Natural and Cultural Standards; and, Division 3.5 - Building Standards. Further discussions of these particular standards follow. A. Division 3.2 — Site Planning and Design Standards 1. Section 3.2.1 -Landscaping and Tree Protection The proposal complies with Section 3.2.1(D)(1) and (2) in that "full tree stocking" and a street tree are existing on the site. The plan also complies with Section 3.2.1(E)(2) Landscape Area Treatment in that all area without structure or paving is proposed to have landscaping including foundation plantings and turf grass. The parking lot landscaping standards from Section 3.2.1(E)(4) are met by two new evergreen trees adjacent to the proposed 4 parking spaces on the rear of the lot. 2. Section 3.2.2 — Access, Circulation and Parking The site is located in the Transit -Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay District and, therefore, does not have any minimum parking requirements. However, five on -site parking spaces are being provided, four (4) off of the alley and one (1) in the driveway off of Sherwood Street. B. Division 3.3 - Engineering Standards The proposal complies with the design standards, requirements, and specifications for the services as set forth in this section of the LUC. C. Division 3.4 - Environmental, Natural and Cultural Standards 1. Section 3.4.7(A) - Purpose The property at 617 South Sherwood Street has been determined to not be eligible for local landmark designation. The development plan satisfies the criteria set forth in this section in that the new construction to be attached to the existing structure is designed to respect the character of the site and other properties in the surrounding neighborhood. The block face on the west side of South Sherwood Street between West Laurel Street and West Sherwood Forts (617 South Sherwood Street) Project Development Plan/Final Development Plan — #PDP/FDP-110009 December 191 2011 — Administrative Public HeanV Page 2 • the process located in Division 2.2 - Common Development Review Procedures for Development Applications of ARTICLE 2 - ADMINISTRATION; • the standards located in Division 3.2 - Site Planning and Design Standards; Division 3.3 — Engineering Standards; Division 3.4 — Environmental, Natural and Cultural Standards; and Division 3.5 - Building Standards of ARTICLE 3 - GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; and • the standards located in Division 4.9 — Neighborhood Conservation Buffer District (NCB) of ARTICLE 4 — DISTRICTS. COMMENTS: 1. Background The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: NCB; existing residential, mix of single-family and multi -family, some lots containing both a single-family unit on the front and a duplex or additional residence on the rear S: NCB; existing residential, mix of single-family and multi -family, some lots containing both a single-family unit on the front and a duplex or additional residence on the rear; and multi -family dwellings, Atrium Suites and under construction Pura Vida on the comer of Laurel and Sherwood Streets E: NCB; existing single-family and multi -family dwellings and a CSU business building (Rockwell Hall North) W: NCB; existing residential, mix of single-family and two-family, some lots containing both a single-family unit on the front and a duplex or additional residence on the rear This property was annexed and platted on the Original Town Plan and replatted as Lot 12 Block 76 of the Plat of Subdivision of Blocks 76, 77, 85, 86, 87, Fort Collins in May of 1882. 2. ARTICLE 2 - Administration Section 2.5.2 Final Plan Review Procedures permits final plans to be submitted concurrently with a project development plan. This application is a combined PDP/FDP and has followed the applicable review procedures for each plan as contained in Article 2 of the LUC. of Ft Collins ITEM NO MEETING DATE V STAFFt- HEARING OFFICER PROJECT: Sherwood Forts (617 South Sherwood Street), Project Development Plan (PDP/FDP)/Final Development Plan (FDP) — # PDP/FDP/FDP-110009 APPLICANT: David and Alyce McElhoes 16605 Dancing Wolf Way Colorado Springs, CO 80908 OWNER: Same PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request to create a (multi -family) triplex dwelling on a lot located at 617 South Sherwood Street. The property currently contains a single-family dwelling. This application is requesting the addition of two new dwelling units to be built on, attached to the rear of the existing structure. The property is located in the Neighborhood Conservation Buffer (NCB) zone district and multi -family dwellings, up to four units, are permitted subject to an Administrative (Type 1) review. RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Sherwood Forts, PDP/FDP, complies with the applicable requirements of the Land Use Code (LUC), more specifically: • the proposed use (expansion of the existing single-family home into a three (3) unit multi -family dwelling) is permitted, subject to an Administrative (Type 1) review; Current Planning 281 N College Av PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 fcgov.com/currentplanning 970.221.6750