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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBUCKING HORSE FIRST FILING - PDP - PDP120010 - REPORTS - CORRESPONDENCE-NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGA. We will try to save as many as we can. We also plan on planting a significant number of new trees. 32. The Jessup Farm has a north -facing slope which may cause problems for the internal access drives and the opportunity for solar gain. Have you given any thought to these constraints? A. Yes, we are aware of these conditions. We have a talented design team that is prepared to address these issues. 33. What about chickens? A. We anticipate having chickens at the Jessup Farm. We have not reached a decision as to allowing backyard chickens (up to six hens, no roosters, per City regulations) on the single family lots. We know that the City now allows backyard hens but private H.O.A. covenants can prohibit them. 34. What other projects has Bellisimo been involved in? A. We have completed approximately 1,000 single family projects, both new and remodels. We have done most of the office development on Timberline Road south of Horsetooth Road. We recently completed a commercial development on East Harmony Road next to Front Range Village. We developed the Fossil Creek Condos on Fossil Creek Parkway next to the park. We have done numerous other projects that we can share with you if you would like more examples. 35. 1 support a revised Sidehill project as you have envisioned but my preference is that you honor the existing architectural theme that has been established to date. In my opinion, Sidehill has a pleasing consistency unlike Rigden Farm which is more eclectic. A. Thank you for comment. 24. Where Haymarket intersects with Nancy Gray, in order to make a west bound left turn, you have to turn right and go around the future neighborhood park. This is inconvenient. A. We are aware of this condition and will work with the City on how this could be addressed, if at all. 25. The proposed trail system looks like a nice addition to the neighborhood. Who would maintain this trail? A. Maintenance would be the obligation of the H.O.A. 26. Would the horses from the proposed equestrian center be allowed on the trail? A. We envision a separate space for horses adjoining the trail that would be of a softer surface like the crusher fines you see on the City's trails. Like Parks and Rec, we want to separate the horses from the bicycles and runners and walkers. 27. Would the trail be graded for handicap accessibility? A. Yes, that is our intent. 28. Would there be multiple builders for the single family lots? If so, would there be design guidelines for consistency? A. Yes, there would be multiple builders and we are working on the design guidelines which are not finalized yet. 29. Have you done your market study? Is there a demand for all these lots? A. It is our opinion that existing inventories are shrinking and that absorption rates are rising. We think we are in a favorable position to meet the anticipated demand as the market turns around. 30. Do you own the existing patio home lots? As you build these out, do you plan on maintaining architectural consistency with what has already been built? A. Yes, these lots are permit -ready and our intention is to maintain architectural consistency. 31. What about all the existing trees on the Jessup Farm? Will you save the existing trees? 6 18. Who is Bellisimo Development? A. We are a family -owned, multi -generational, local development and construction company. As mentioned, we purchased the property from a financial institution. Bucking Horse is our vision for a new master planned community that features a wide variety of uses and a mix of residential densities that will be unique to Fort Collins. 19. You mentioned that the undeveloped neighborhood park could include a pool. Could you elaborate? A. Essentially, whether or not a pool is included would be up to the H.O.A. 20. I'm concerned about additional traffic on Timberline Road. What about congestion at the Timberline intersections with both Prospect and Drake? A. As mentioned, we will be required to submit a Transportation Impact Analysis to the City. The traffic generated by Bucking Horse will be evaluated. If we have to make improvements to the intersections based on our trip generation, then we will do so. Keep in mind that the City has classified Timberline Road as a major arterial so at full build - out, it will have a total of six lanes, three in each direction like South College Avenue. The east side of Timberline, north of Drake Road, is already at its full major arterial width. 21. With the proposed multi -family apartments, what's the difference between the number of dwelling units per the approved O.D.P. and the proposed Amended O.D.P.? A. We don't have the exact number at this time. 22. What do you see as the primary access to the project? A. We see Nancy Gray Avenue as the primary access as it is classified as a collector roadway. The other intersections along Timberline Road are with local streets and may, in the future with a median, be limited to right-in/right-out only access. There are two intersections along Drake and we see Miles House as the primary access. 23. Regarding the multi -family, would these be apartments or condos? A. We have not reached a decision on this yet. W A. At this point, we are planning on providing a separate amenity package for the multi -family tenants so it is unlikely that they will have access to the neighborhood pool. 12. What kind of retail are you envisioning for the Jessup Farm? Would there be national retailers and national brands? A. No, we are seeking locally owned and operated retailers. For example, we are talking to a cheese company, bakery, coffee shop and distillery all of which are local. We are planning on converting some of the out -buildings and anticipate retail space for about 15 tenants. This is the vision behind the "Artisan Village." 13. Will a new gas line be needed? A. The gas lines should be existing and located within the public right-of- way so there should be no new construction activity for gas lines. 14. Spring Creek Farms North is a large-scale multi -family project south of the Police Building with a high number of tenants. If these tenants patronize your retailers, will there be enough parking? A. We are planning on about 84 spaces within Artisan Village. Plus, with the proposed network of trails, we are hoping that neighborhood residents will find it convenient to walk or ride their bike. 15. What is your timeline for construction? A. We plan on submitting to the City in next several weeks. A key component of the submittal will be an Amended Overall Development accompanied by the request for the Additions of Permitted Use. These submittals could go to the Planning and Zoning Board in May. Then the first P.D.P. phases would be the townhomes and Jessup Farm (Artisan Village). These would go to public hearing later as the review is more detailed. 16. Are the single family lots sufficiently separated from the railroad? A. The separation varies. The multi -family would be a bout 60 feet from the railroad and the single family would range from 20 to 50 feet. 17. Would the trail run along side the railroad right-of-way? A. Yes, but we are intending to provide some meandering and buffering so it is not a straight shot. 4 A. The townhomes would be constructed as attached single family dwellings separated by a common wall but each would be on their own individual lot. They would be two-story in height. The multi -family would be apartments. 6. Is there enough parking for the multi -family? A. Yes, we are required to provide a minimum amount of parking in order to comply with the Land Use Code. The parking would be distributed such that there would be a mix of surface parking and garage spaces. 7. Are any of the parcels in the floodplain? Some of the property appears to be boggy. A. No, but we are aware of the high groundwater. As the project moves forward in phases, we will continue to monitor the groundwater level. If necessary, we may have to do some de -watering. 8. What about the existing wildlife? A. If the wildlife is found to be significant, we may required by the City to perform an Ecological Characterization Study. This study would evaluate the wildlife and determine if any mitigation is necessary. The City's Environmental Planner would provide guidance on this issue and we plan on working with the City to comply with all applicable standards. 9. Would the Urban Estate lots be large enough for having horses? A. Probably not since the lot sizes will likely not exceed one-half acre. But, we plan on an equestrian facility where residents can board their horses. 10. Regarding additional traffic on Drake, would there be any new traffic signals on Drake in the area of the Johnson Farm and Cargill facility? A. As part of our submittal to the City, we are required to provide a Transportation Impact Study which will be prepared by our traffic engineer. This analysis will help the City determine whether or not a new traffic signal is warranted. Note that the City's traffic operations department will not install a new signal unless it meets the necessary warrants. 11. Would the tenants of the multi -family apartments be able to share the neighborhood pool? 3 Another distinct phase is the 13-acre Jessup Farm along Timberline Road which includes preserving the historic farmstead located at the north end of the site. Referred to as "Artisan Village," this phase includes renovation of the existing farmhouse, barn and other outbuildings. New uses include a restaurant in the farmhouse and adding small-scale retail and commercial in the existing out- buildings. A new child care facility is proposed. Two'new multi -tenant buildings totaling 40,000 square feet would be available for a variety of tenants such as food production or light industry. Five new single family lots are also proposed. This area is zoned Industrial. Unless otherwise noted, all responses are from the applicant or consultants. QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS 1. Would the crossing of the railroad tracks by Nancy Gray Blvd. be at - grade? A. Yes, the crossing would be at grade and include on -street bike lanes. This will allow better access from the neighborhood to the Poudre River Trail 2. Would there be an increase in traffic? A. Actually when compared with original Sidehill Overall Development Plan, there would be a reduction in vehicle trips per day from 12,000 to 9,400. 3. Could you describe in more detail what the multi -family phase would look like? A. These would be a mix of two and three-story buildings. The two-story buildings would be at the edge to allow a transition in density from the single family lots. The three-story buildings would be in the middle. The concept is to arrange the buildings around a central green and clubhouse so the activity would be internal to the project. 4. Would you be purchasing the parcel that is supposed to be our private neighborhood park? A. Yes, we are purchasing this parcel. At this time, we are thinking about a developing this as a play area, pool, and green space. 5. What's the difference between the townhomes and the multi -family? 2 NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING SUMMARY PROJECT: Sidehill/ /Bucking Horse DATE: March 19, 2012 APPLICANT: Mr. Gino Campana, Bellisimo, Inc. CONSULTANTS: Craig Russell, Russell Mills Studios Paul Mills, Russell Mills Studios Nick Hawes, Northern Engineering Matt Delich, Delich and Associates CITY PLANNERS: Ted Shepard, Chief Planner, City of Fort Collins As proposed, the request is to amend the balance of Johnson Property (Sidehill) Overall Development Plan that remains vacant, including both the Jessup Farm and Johnson Farm historic farmsteads. These parcels have been foreclosed upon and were owned by the bank. This area consists of approximately 153 acres and is generally located east of Timberline Road and north of Drake Road. The request would be to adjust the mix and location of single family, townhome and multi -family dwellings in order to meet current market conditions. Amending the Overall Development Plan allows the applicant to construct the project in individual phases. The O.D.P. would be accompanied by a request for Additions of Permitted Use to allow a wider variety of uses than otherwise would be permitted under existing regulations. (There are three zone districts on the property and not all proposed uses fit the zoning pattern.) The new project name would be "Bucking Horse." One distinct phase would include modifying the layout of the townhomes on the three blocks along Timberline Road. Approximately 78 townhomes are proposed within this 9.5 acre area. Another phase includes single family (30 acres) which will not change significantly from the original plat. The proposed multi -family parcel (24 acres) in the L-M-N zone is new phase and would be an Addition of a Permitted Use. The Urban Estate parcel would now be a cluster development plan consisting of about 56 lots ranging in size from one -quarter acre to one-half acre on 26 acres. Per the regulations for a cluster plan, about 50% of the U-E area would be reserved as active open space for an equestrian facility and passive open space including a community garden and a walking and biking trail. In addition, preservation of the Johnson farmstead along Drake Road, with a possible office component as an Addition of a Permitted Use, is proposed.