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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRIGDEN FARM, 12TH FILING - PDP - 56-98AN - REPORTS - PLANNING OBJECTIVESThere are no known wetlands or natural areas either on or adjacent to the site. Additionally, the developer proposes a density and use that is consistent with the zoning on the property, which is Medium Density Mixed -use Neighborhoods (viii) Written narrative addressing each concern/issue raised at the neighborhood meeting(s), if a meeting has been held. The proposed uses for this PDP are type 1 uses; therefore no neighborhood meeting is required. (ix) Name of the project as well as any previous name the project may have come through conceptual review with. The project went to in Preliminary Design Review on August 23, 2006, and was referred to as "BROOKLYN PARK ROWHOUSES, PHASE 2." (n) Description ofproposed open space, wetlands, natural habitats and features, landscaping, circulation, transition areas, and associated buffering on site and in the general vicinity of the project. The Brooklyn Park Row Houses, Phase 2, project is located at the northeast corner of Custer and Iowa in Rigden Farm. Because this project is just a portion of a much larger development, there is no open space proposed in this particular PDP. This property also does not have any wetlands, natural habitats or features. The automotive circulation in the Brooklyn Park Row Houses, Phase 2 project consists of 2 private drives that bisect the site from east to west, from Iowa Drive to Kansas Drive and allow access to the rear of each unit. Pedestrian circulation is mainly focused in the central courtyard and walkways along the north and south edges of the property. The transition areas from this development to the surrounding area are minimal because the project's urban setting. (iii) Statement ofproposed ownership and maintenance ofpublic and private open space areas; applicant's intentions with regard to future ownership of all or portions of the project development plan. Each residential unit will be condominiumized and retained as rentals by the developers for approximately 10 years. After 10 years, the developers intend to sell individual condos to individual homebuyers. The land, building exteriors, private drive, and parking areas will be owned and maintained by the condo association. (rv) Estimate of number of employees for business, commercial, and industrial uses. Not applicable. (v) Description of rationale behind the assumptions and choices made by the applicant. Within the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area, a diversity of neighborhoods are planned. Within the range between intense urban infill and very low -density estate lot housing, there is an appropriate location specified within the Fort Collin GMA for every housing type and intensity. This property was designated as MMN on both the Structure Plan map and the Zoning Map. This development is consistent with the intent of MMN developments to provide a transition between the more intensive commercial uses of the NC zone and the less intensive residential uses in the LMN zone. We see this development as a win -win between the developer and the City. (vi)The applicant shall submit as evidence of successful completion of the applicable criteria, the completed documents pursuant to these regulations for each proposed use. The Planning Director may require, or the applicant may choose to submit, evidence that is beyond what is required in that section. Any variance from the criteria shall be described. As you can see, our submittal addresses the applicable criteria in the Land Use Code, the City Code, and the City's Stormwater regulations. Additionally, with the exception of the attached 3 engineering variance requests, the project fully complies with LCUASS too. (vii) Narrative description of how conflicts between land uses or disturbances to wetlands, natural habitats and features and or wildlife are being avoided to the maximum extent feasible or are mitigated. Statement of Planning Obiectives — Rigden Farm,14 Him Brooklyn Park Rowhouses, Phase 2 P.D.P. (i) Statement of appropriate City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed plan. Principle LU-1: Growth within the city will promote a compact development pattern with a well- defined boundary. This project is located with the larger Rigden Farm development rather then on the periphery of the city and in that respect is limiting `green -field' development. Principle CAD-2: Public spaces, such as plazas, civic buildings, outdoor spaces, parks and gateway landscapes should be designed to be functional, accessible, attractive, safe and comfortable. The Brooklyn Park Rowhouses, Phase 2 PDP project will to be situated around a central courtyard/plaza. This plaza is accessible from the surrounding area with a stair/ANSI accessible ramp design. This feature is not only functional, but aesthetically pleasing as well. Policy AN-2.1: Neighborhood Parks and Outdoor Spaces. Each neighborhood should have small parks or other outdoor spaces located within walking distance of all homes. Outdoor spaces should be designed in conjunction with streets and walkways to be a formative, purposeful part of any land development, and not merely residual areas left over from site planning for other purposes. They should be mostly surrounded by streets or house fronts, to maintain safety and visibility. One of the main components of this project is the central courtyard in the center of the buildings. Many of the units will open onto this public area, which will have a park -like atmosphere with grassy areas as well as trees and other plantings. The remaining units will face either Custer Drive or an intra-neighborhood walkway along the north side of the site. Principle MMN-2: The layout and design of a Medium Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood will form a transition and a link between surrounding neighborhoods and the Neighborhood Commercial Center or Community Commercial District. This property is part of a much larger development known as Rigden Farm. This portion of the development was zoned with the original intention of acting as an area of transition between the commercial properties along Timberline and the single-family lots further to the east. Policy MTV-2.3: Building Orientation. Buildings will face public sidewalks or other public outdoor spaces that connect to streets, the commercial core and to transit stops. Parking lots must not be the primary focus of buildings. Examples ofpublic outdoor spaces include parks, squares, gardens with walkways, and courtyards. The front of all units will face a central court, a public street or a publicly accessible walkway. The majority of the parking for this development, including the private garages for each unit, is accessed from 2 private drives to the rear of the units. 1