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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBUCKING HORSE SECOND FILING - PDP - PDP120022 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESOne conflict within the plans lies at the interface between the office buildings located at Johnson Farm and adjacent single family residential. Another conflict lies at the interface between the Working Farm and nearby single family residential. The final conflict lies at the interface between the future City owned park and nearby single family residential. Each of these conflicts is avoided through open space and landscape buffering, utilizing shrubs and trees as a landscape separation. The separation provided by Miles House Avenue provides additional resolution to the potential conflict caused by the Working Farm and future City owned park. Landscape tracts along roadways will provide mitigation between the Urban Estate residences and the proposed Community Gardens, working farm and therapeutic horse/horse boarding facilities. 8. WRITTEN NARRATIVE ADDRESSING EACH CONCERN/ISSUE RAISED AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING (S), IF A MEETING HAS BEEN HELD. There was no known opposition to the project during the neighborhood meeting and the overall master plan was well received by the attendees. The primary question raised at the neighborhood meeting involved project schedule and ensuring that the construction begins soon. The three projects comprising this submittal are priority projects, which will be constructed within two years of entitlement. The proposed park and pool are to be constructed within the first year following entitlement. 9. NAME OF THE PROJECT AS WELL AS ANY PREVIOUS NAME THE PROJECT MAY HAVE HAD DURING CONCEPTUAL REVIEW. This project shall be titled Bucking Horse Project Development Plan. The project does not have any previously titled Project Development Plan submittals with different names. Bucking Horse Project Development Plan Page 7 of 7 STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PLANNING OBJECTIVES Russell + Mills Studios 125 July 2012 S. DESCRIPTION OF RATIONALE BEHIND THE ASSUMPTIONS AND CHOICES MADE BY THE APPLICANT. Our assumptions are based on the following rationale for each proposed use: Agricultural Activities —Proposed community gardens support the farm heritage theme integrated throughout the development. In addition to community gardens, a Working Farm is proposed adjacent to the future City owned park. This area will be a small working farm based on Lee Martinez Farm model. It is intended to provide educational opportunities, encourage healthy living and reinforce the farm history and theme. Horse Boarding - The southeastern portion of the site will house horse -boarding facilities. This parcel will also provide horse trails within the adjacent detention basin. This area will be managed and run by a non-profit organization that uses horses as therapy for children and adults. Horse boarding facilities and trails is yet another example of the integration of farm heritage throughout the development. Single Family Detached Residential — 13 additional single-family detached lots along Nancy Gray Avenue are proposed within the LMN zone district. The thirteen lots extend the residential frontage to the east on the northern side of Nancy Gray Avenue. These lots provide a continuation of the existing development pattern of platted lots to the west. The proposed lots will be accessed from an alley. Roadways— Roadway locations were based on existing storm sewer lines and grading. City -Owned Park— The location of a 6-acre, City owned park was established as part of the Bucking Horse ODP. Community gardens are proposed as a component of this park. The park will be located within the Drake Water Reclamation Facility 1000' buffer. Dog Park— The provision of the dog park was included based on the request from existing residents of the neighborhood. The dog park caters to both small and large dogs with separated enclosures for each. 6. 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. Proposed land uses reflect what was approved in the Bucking Horse Overall Development Plan, per zone district, approved additional of permitted uses. Refer to the Bucking Horse Overall Development Plan (May 2012). 7. 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. Bucking Horse Project Development Plan Page 6 of 7 STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PLANNING OBJECTIVES Russell + Mills Studios 125 July 2012 An interconnected open - space trail system throughout the Urban Estate areas, based on storm water drainage corridors is proposed. All landscaping aside from active lawn areas will be native and/or adaptive, with interspersed farm-themed, or crop landscaping proposed to reinforce the farm design character. Buffering will be accomplished through roadway landscape tracts, and planting between the UE and LMN zone districts. 3. STATEMENT OF PROPOSED OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OPEN SPACE AREAS; APPLICANT'S INTENTIONS WITH REGARD TO FUTURE OWNERSHIP OF ALL OR PORTIONS OF THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PLAN. In general, the property owner or tenant shall perform all maintenance on private residential lots. In addition, the property owner, or tenant shall maintain all sidewalks and landscaped parkways within the ROW, according to the width of the property. The HOA or Business Association shall perform all maintenance on all common areas, parks, trails, community gardens, etc. storm water infrastructure, and any other non - private amenity and or feature. The City of For Collins shall only be responsible for typical ROW maintenance of infrastructure and snow removal within the roadway. Storm water infrastructure ' Landscape maintenance and trash removal within storm water infrastructure including detention ponds, swales, culverts, inlets, etc. shall be the responsibility of the HOA or Business Association. This maintenance shall include all required mowing, weeding cleanout, removal of trash and debris and other typical maintenance required in order to ensure storm water infrastructure and features function according to their designed intent. Landscape All landscape maintenance within areas other than private residential lots and the area of parkway and ROW adjacent to private residential lots shall be the responsibility of and performed by the HOA or Business Association. Snow Removal The property owner or tenant shall perform snow removal on private lots and sidewalks adjacent to private lots. The HOA or Business Association shall perform snow removal within all common areas, trails, private drives and parks. Trash All trash removal on private lots or within the sidewalk/parkway areas adjacent to private lots shall be performed by property owner or tenant. The HOA or Business Association shall perform trash removal within common areas, parks, trails, and other non -private lots. 4. ESTIMATE OF NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES FOR BUSINESS, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL USES. Commercial employees (office) — 50+/- Bucking Horse Project Development Plan Page 5 of 7 STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PLANNING OBJECTIVES Russell + Mills Studios 125 July 2012 Within the Urban Estates zone district, the proposed office facility can serve community needs with efficient access from Drake Road, separated from residential by open space. The small scale and hours of operation, 8-5, Monday through Friday, are compatible with single-family residential uses. The detached single-family units within the Urban Estate will be separated from the proposed working farm with extensive tract landscaping beyond ROW improvements. LIV 28.1 - Density The Urban Estate area will have an average density of 2 DU/AC. The LMN district will have an average overall density of approximately 8 DU/AC. LIV 28.2 - Mix of Uses Uses within the projects include single family detached, office (commercial), parks, and urban agricultural. LIV 28.3 - Mix of Housing Types A mix of urban estates single family detached and LMN single family detached (alley loaded) is proposed. This provides additional, complimentary housing types to the five types shown in Filing One. LIV 30.2 -Connect to Surrounding Neighborhoods Roadway and pedestrian connections are proposed to connect to the existing neighborhood along Nancy Gray Avenue. LIV 30.3 - Improve Pedestrian and Bicycle Access The trail access throughout the Urban Estate district will promote walkability and bicycling to parks and open spaces in addition to providing access to overall community amenities. LIV 31.4 - Design for Pedestrian Activity The trail access throughout the Urban Estate district will promote walking to parks and open spaces in addition to providing access to overall community amenities. SW 3.1- Encourage Community Gardens and Markets A 1-acre community garden is proposed within the Urban Estate Zone District. The garden plots and crops, as well as integrated edible plants support this objective, as well as the proposed use for small farmers markets. SW 3.3 - Encourage Private Community Gardens in Neighborhood Design Edible plants will be provided within all common areas in the Single Family Detached neighborhoods. T 8.2 - Design for Active Living The trail access from the Urban Estate district will promote walking to parks and open spaces. 2. 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. Bucking Horse Project Development Plan Page 4 of 7 STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PLANNING OBJECTIVES Russell + Mills Studios 125 July 2012 All existing farmhouse buildings will be reused and adapted for office space within Johnson Farm. As a neighborhood center, historic heritage and legacy will become an integrated educational aspect of the overall development, providing the community with an understanding of our agricultural heritage. LIV 16.6 - Integrate Historic Structures, LIV 17.1- Preserve Historic Buildings, LIV 17.2 - Encourage Adaptive Reuse All existing farmhouse buildings will be reused and adapted for office space within Johnson Farm. This will include insulating the interior walls and exterior roofs, while preserving all existing siding, trim, and fenestration and access patterns. The exposed beams will be preserved on the interior as well. LIV 21.2 - Establish an Interconnected Street and Pedestrian Network The street and pedestrian network will allow access to all proposed open -space features as well as providing an interconnected trail system. A variety of open space connections to the trail system are provided within the Detached Single Family Area. Open space connections are also provided within the Johnson Farm Innovation Campus area, around the Dog Park, horse boarding and Working Farm, providing connectivity to street sidewalks. LIV 22.4 - Orient Buildings to Public Streets or Spaces All proposed buildings within the LMN zone district and UE district will be oriented to roadways. LIV 22.8 - Reduce the Visual Prominence of Garages and Driveways All garages within the Urban Estates portion of the project will be recessed and setback from the primary building fagade. Within the LMN area, alley access will virtually eliminate garage presence from the adjacent roadways. LIV 22.9 - Form Neighborhood Edges Neighborhood edges are created either through separation of uses accomplished by landscape transitional zones or buffers or using proposed roadways as an edge. LIV 23.1- Provide Neighborhood Parks and Outdoor Spaces A community dog park, community gardens, and a working farm are proposed in the UE area. In addition, a 6-acre City funded and maintained neighborhood park will be located in the UE zone district connecting to the Working Farm and open space trail network. LIV 23.2 - Integrate Natural Features All existing stands of healthy trees and shrubs will be maintained through design efforts throughout the project. LIV 25.1- Coordinate Neighborhood Planning and Phasing The project phasing from west to the east will allow development to occur while minimizing impacts to existing neighborhoods south of Nancy Gray Avenue. The Urban Estate zone district will be last in the phasing priority for the overall development in order to minimize neighborhood disturbance, as it is located below the grade of existing development and separated by the Cargill Property. Single family residential will likely be prioritized within the UE zone district. LIV 26.3 - Promote Compatibility of Uses Bucking Horse Project Development Plan Page 3 of 7 STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PLANNING OBJECTIVES Russell + Mills Studios 125 July 2012 All roads, access points, sidewalks and street trees/roadway landscaping within the project will be paid for by the developer. LIV 6.2 - Seek Compatibility with Neighborhoods The adaptive reuse of the existing Johnson Farm buildings will create a unique, yet compatible architectural theme and help establish a greater sense of place for the entire Bucking Horse Neighborhood. New architectural features will respect the Johnson Farm character as well as the existing neighborhood character, through integration of craftsman/farm detailing and building types. LIV 10.1- Design Safe, Functional, and Visually Appealing Streets Well -lit streets with street trees and detached walks are included within each zone district, with accessible ramps at each corner. LIV 10.2 - Incorporate Street Trees. Street trees will be included per standards, at least 40' O.C. along all public ROW's. LIV 10.4 - Incorporate Street Art Decorative chase grates are proposed at all sidewalk chases including the Bucking Horse Logo. LIV 11.2 - Incorporate Public Space Public spaces will be included throughout the each zone district with elements that include a dog park, walkways, trails, a working farm, and a City owned park. The single-family areas will include passive open spaces and open -space trail connections. LIV 14.1- Encourage Unique Landscape Features The Working Farm will be based on the Lee Martinez Farm model and is intended to reinforce the farm history of the site. In addition, farm themed plantings and landscape features will be included throughout the project. LIV 15.1 - Modify Standardized Commercial Architecture The adaptive reuse of existing Farm buildings as commercial architecture as well as other farm-themed architecture will be a departure from most existing commercial buildings within the City. LIV 14.2 - Promote Functional Landscape All planting will be designed with native/adaptive plants, emphasizing foundation planting and including edible plants and fruit trees within the LMN and LIE zone districts. LIV 14.3 - Design Low Maintenance Landscapes Native and adaptive planting and a minimized turf area, reserved for functional/multi-use lawns will allow a minimum of maintenance. Shrub beds will be maintained without excessive pruning or'snow-balling' of shrubs. LIV 16.1 - Survey, Identify, and Prioritize Historic Resources All existing historic farm buildings have been surveyed in discussion with Historic Preservation. This project goes beyond prioritization, to full adaptive reuse of all farm buildings. LIV 16.2 - Increase Awareness Bucking Horse Project Development Plan Page 2 of 7 STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PLANNING OBJECTIVES Russell + Mills Studios 125 July 2012 BUCKING HORSE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PLAN Statement of Proposed Planning Objectives 7.25.2012 This project shall be titled Bucking Horse, Filing Two. The project has previously been titled the Johnson Property Sidehill. The project components include the following: • Bucking Horse Residences - Urban Estates Single Family Detached (LIE zone district) • Bucking Horse Johnson Farm Innovation Campus - Offices (UE zone district) • Bucking Horse Residences - LMN Single Family Detached (LMN zone district) • Bucking Horse Working Farm - Agricultural Activity (UE zone district) • Bucking Horse Horse Boarding - Agricultural Activity (UE zone district) This project includes uses within the existing Low Density Mixed Neighborhood (LMN) zone district, and Urban Estate (UE) zone district. The project is envisioned as an extension of the existing Sidehill property. The extents of Filing Two are: Nancy Gray Avenue on the northern edge, the existing railroad tracks on the eastern edge, Drake Road on the southern edge and the Cargill property on the western edge. KEY ISSUES AND CONSIDERATIONS The Bucking Horse Project Development Plan is similar to a Master Planned Community, providing a healthy, diverse mix of housing types, land uses and planned open space - thus furthering the vision of Plan Fort Collins or City Plan. The project responds to changing market conditions, and has its own unique character based on the historic Jessup Farm and Johnson Farm, which effectively bookend the site from the north and southeast. Although, there are three zone districts within the overall project boundaries, it is necessary to consider the project as a cohesive whole, where additional compatible uses are requested to achieve the overall thematic character while providing necessary amenities. 1. CITY PLAN PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES ACHIEVED BY THE PROPOSED PLAN ENV 4.3 - Improve Water Quality and Detention Storm water facilities will be designed to maximize water quality in each component of the development. Within the office complex, bioswales will be used to capture runoff from roofs, plazas and parking lots. The Urban Estate Zone district will also utilize bioswale water quality features for storm water runoff to the primary detention pond. ENV 4.4 - Provide Neighborhood Natural Areas Trails and connections will link the Urban Estate areas with the LMN Zone District, Johnson Farm Innovation Campus, Working Farm and Horse Boarding, and will include native plantings and wetland plantings based around storm water infrastructure. LIV 4: Development will provide and pay its share of the cost of providing needed public facilities and services concurrent with development. Bucking Horse Project Development Plan Page 1 of 7 STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PLANNING OBJECTIVES Russell + Mills Studios 125 July 2012