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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHICKORY COMMONS - PDP - PDP110005 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESgathering places, and recreation facilities to enhance the living experience in the district. Concentrate high -density residential within one -quarter (1/4) mile of existing and planned transit stops to provide ease of access and to promote increased ridership over time. (ii) Description of proposed 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 site is adjacent to the Hickory Spur of the Poudre River Trail, and is across Hemlock Street from the Salyer Natural Area. We have oriented front porches to face the trail. We "propose natural grasses rather than turf to blend better to the adjacent natural area. Our vehicular access to and from the site off of Hickory Street, to the north, away from the natural area. (iii) Statement of proposed ownership and maintenance of public and private open space areas; applicant's intentions with regard the future ownership of all or portions of the project development plan. The intent is that each live/work unit will be condominiumized so that the business below and the residence above have the same owner. All land (building footprints, parking areas, driveways, detention ponds, etc.) is intended to be owned in common by a condominium association to be created. (iv) Estimate of number of employees for business, commercial and industrial uses. Each business space is intended to have the residents who live in the dwelling above work at the business below, however with the possibility of having one or two additional employees. It is intended that the typical types of businesses that go in here will have few if any employees who arrive from off -site. (v)Description of rationale behind the assumptions and choices made by the applicant. We assume there is an untapped market for business owners who wish to co-habitate their residence with their place of business. Home occupations are limited to being incidental to the residential character of the building, so we are proposing a mixed -use scenario where the business is equal in character and treatment to the residential use. (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. Please see our complete submittal. We feel we have submitted sufficient evidence as required. (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. We feel that our mix - use nature of the project will promote harmony between uses rather than conflicts. We don't proposed any disturbances to natural features. (viii) Written narrative addressing each concern/issue raised at the neighborhood meeting(s), if a meeting has been held. No neighborhood meeting was conducted. We don't propose any Type 2 (P&Z review) uses, and therefore no neighborhood meeting is required. (ix) Name of the project as well as any previous name the project may have had during Conceptual Review. The project went to conceptual review on July 6, 2009 and was simply called "400 Hickory Street." r- i Statement of Planning Objectives Hickory Commons PDP 3/23/2011 (i) The following Principles and Policies are achieved by the proposed plan: • Principle EH 2: The City will support the growth of the innovation economy to set the stage for business development, job creation, and a thriving entrepreneurial environment. • Principle EH 3: The City will support local, unique, and creative businesses. • Policy ENV 2.10 — Maintain Access Ensure that development activities provide and maintain access to public open land areas, where appropriate. • Principle LIV 5: The City will promote redevelopment and infill in areas identified on the Targeted Infill and Redevelopment Areas Map. • Policy LIV 5.1— Encourage Targeted Redevelopment and Infill Encourage redevelopment and infill in Activity Centers and Targeted Infill and Redevelopment Areas identified on the Targeted Infill and Redevelopment Areas Map (See Figure LIV 1). The purpose of these areas is to: Promote the revitalization of existing, underutilized commercial and industrial areas. Concentrate higher density housing and mixed -use development in locations that are currently or will be served by high frequency transit in the future and that can support higher levels of activity. Channel development where it will be beneficial and can best improve access to jobs, housing, and services with fewer and shorter auto trips. Promote reinvestment in areas where infrastructure already exists. Increase economic activity in the area to benefit existing residents and businesses and, where necessary, provide the stimulus to redevelop. Areas identified on the Targeted Infill and Redevelopment Areas Map are parts of the city where general agreement exists that redevelopment and infill would be beneficial. These areas are generally considered a priority for efforts to reduce barriers and concentrate public investment in infrastructure. However, of the areas identified, the —community spinell (see Policy LIV 5.2) shall be the highest priority location for such efforts. Areas not shown on the Targeted Infill and Redevelopment Areas map are not excluded from redevelopment and infill activity, but are considered to be lower priority or where activity is less likely to occur for other reasons. (Also see the Economic Health chapter's policies related to infill and redevelopment). Policy LIV 7.1— Encourage Variety in Housing Types and Locations Encourage a variety of housing types and densities, including mixed -used developments that are well served by public transportation and close to employment centers, shopping, services, and amenities. Policy LIV 11.2 — Incorporate Public Spaces Incorporate public spaces and activities such plazas, pocket parks, patios, children's play areas, transit facilities, sidewalks, pathways, —street furniturell such as benches and planters, and public art into the urban designs for residential, mixed -use, commercial, and civic development projects. Polity LIV 31.7 — Housing Incorporate a variety of housing options in Commercial Districts as infill and redevelopment occur over time: Residential units may be incorporated on upper floors of mixed -use buildings at the core of the Commercial District or in freestanding residential buildings along district edges. Residential housing types along district edges should be compatible with the scale and massing of surrounding neighborhoods. Incorporate residential amenities such as convenient parking, parks, plazas or other open spaces,