HomeMy WebLinkAboutWOOD STREET ANNEXATION & ZONING - ANX120001 - CORRESPONDENCE - PLANNING OBJECTIVESDescription of Proposal:
This parcel is currently within Larimer County. The owner's intent is to apply for annexation of the property into the City
of Fort Collins as an L-M-N Zone District.
Redevelopment of the property to include residential single family lots within the southwest portion of the site surround-
ing the proposed loop drive. Patio homes surrounding a community green and gardens comprise the interior of the loop
road. The plan is designed to preserve as many significant trees as possible and enhance open space to the east of the resi-
dential lots, where habitat quality is most intact as a riparian forest. The enhanced open space includes an orchard, com-
munity gardens, gathering area, enhanced pond, and trail connections to the Poudre River Trail at two points, one on the
north side of the property and one on the eastern edge.
The interior loop road is shown with a 51' ROW with detatched walks and 30' roadway. Storm -water drainage will be
directed to the east utilizing existing drainage patterns and depressions for detention purposes. Storm -water best practices
such as bio-swales, etc. will be utilized to further enhance water quality.
Open space enhancements will include removal of non-native species such as Siberian Elm and Russian Olive with select
understory plantings, spot seeding, grading and removal of debris. The goal is to maximize contiguous open space and
cultivate a Riparian Forest environment which contributes to the overall ecological health of the Poudre River Corridor.
The history of the site as Hart's farm will be emphasized in the character of the overall development, through interpretive
efforts along trails, the proposed orchard and community gardens.