HomeMy WebLinkAboutATRIUM SUITES - PDP - 7-04A - REPORTS - PLANNING OBJECTIVESId
e
Principle LU-2 The City will maintain and enhance its character and sense of place, defined by
neighborhoods, districts, corridors, and edges
The Atrium Suites site is located at the edge of the CSU Campus, and the site is a part of
a defining edge between the University campus, and distinct neighborhood within the city
structure. Due to this proximity to the campus, the neighborhood is defined by the variety
of services and housing types suited to students, and faculty of the Campus. Typically
university campuses, and neighborhoods surrounding them have a more dense, and
urban environment;'unlike residential neighborhoods further away from downtown or
university cores. The density, architectural style, and land use all contribute to character
of the established area of the University and surrounding area. These elements of the
project will reinforce the identity of the University's atmosphere. The proposed Atrium
Suites building will fit into the neighborhood because of the mixed use, the building scale,
relationship to.the street, and unique architectural style. -
LU-2.2 The design review process ... will be used to promote new construction and
redevelopment that contribute positively to the type of neighborhoods, districts, ...described '
herein while emphasizing the special identity of each area
As a multi -family residential building,.the Atrium Suites will be compatible within the
neighborhood structure„as,the project is surrounded to the, north, and east with a variety,
of residential uses, including apartment buildings„ single family residential, and sorority
housing. In contrast to some of the older developments in the neighborhood, the new
building will have'a more modern style,•and continue to build on the urban design
qualities of neighboring developments. The density and architecture will be.a positive
addition, to the urban environment that it is located in. The strong architectural character
is able to both emphasize a cultural richness of the University, and be a transitional edge
from the academic buildings to the adjacent residential neighborhood:
CAD-5 Historical Preservation:
During the initial design phase of this project, the adjacent lot to the north was anticipated
to be included in the development; however, through further research it was determined
that the existing house was of significant historical value. In respecting the historical
value of the adjoining property, the land area available to be redeveloped decreased in
size.
HSG-1 Housing Variety.'
The proposed project will be compatible with, and reinforce the existing neighborhood
where a variety of housing types exist.
Policy T4.1 Land Use Patterns: The city will implement land use patterns, parking policies,, and
demand management plans that support effective transit .. Residential and non-residential land
uses should be within walking distance of transit stops..,.
The project will provide available housing to students and employees of CSU in proximity
to the work, school, business, and shopping activities which enables its residents to use
alternative transportation methods, which include walking, bicycle, and mass transit. ,
Please contact me if you have any questions
,
Sincerely,
Donald Brookshire
n
Planning Objectives:
I The Atrium Suites achieves the following Principles and Policies of City Plan:
NCB Zoning District:
The proposed Atrium Suites project complies with permitted use within the NCB Zoning with
approval by, Planning and Zoning Board. The building design meetsthe allowable 3-story
building height, and achieves the design criteria.as outlined in the zoning districts development
standards. The floorarea of the project will be greater than theAotal site area and exceed the
maximum floor area allowable in the N-B-C zoning districts design standards. The proposed
design has a total of 20,076 s.f. of, building floor area, exceeding the lot area by 855.04 s.f. or
4.5%over the allowed area established by the zoning district. A request is for modification to
Land Use Code Section 4.8(D)(1 J. to allow for the increased floor area has been submitted
separate from the PDP Submittal The project is.located in a neighborhood that contains a wide variety of land uses, including -the
University, restaurants, business, apartment / sorority housing, and single family homes. The
scale and density of the proposed project is compatible within this neighborhood, and comparable
to adjacent properties. In addition, the proposed Atrium Suits project provides a great opportunity
to improve the existing neighborhood, and provide much needed student housing within walking
distance to the CSU Campus.
Currently the property is a.transitional residence for Larimer County Corrections adult offenders. The corrections department states that there are approximately, 104 residents currently at this
facility, and 22 full time employees. Between the current residents, and staff; there are 126
people entering and exiting the facility throughout the day. The proposed project will significantly
reduce the residential density'of the site to 52 residents. The new project will support Less than
half the number of current tenants. The,private tesidential development of this proposal will be
more compatible with the surrounding neighborhood, reduce the amount of traffic in the
neighborhood, and provide.a more suitable land use.. Considering the location is directly adjacent
to the CSU campus, the proposed project will provide a housing type directed to meet the needs
of students; therefore, providing a well -suited use within the neighborhood structure. The
proposed project will provide a convenient and high quality housing alternative to studenti and
employees of the University and surrounding businesses.
Principle LU-1 Growth within the city will promote a compact development pattem within a well-
defined boundary.
Located directly across from the CSU Campus, the Atrium Suites location is within a fully
developed area, and with the additional residential units will contribute to the compact '
development pattern. The project will contribute.to meeting housing.needs generated by
CSU, and reducing the potential for dispersed growth through a higher density in this
core area of the city.
LU1.1 Compact Urban Form. Desired urban form will be achieved by future development to ,
mixed use neighborhoods and districts while reducing the potential for dispersed growth not
conductive to pedestrian and transit use and cohesive community development.
As higher density housing project, Atrium Suites achieves the intent of a compact
development. Strategically located adjacent to the Colorado State University Campus,
higher density housing meets the needs of students by its proximity. This project
provides additional housing option within the existing neighborhood structure, creating a
cohesive community development pattern, and allowing success of alternative,
transportation methods.
r.
•
r i
Ce8stpeint
StUdlO uc ADesign Collnborative
February 17, 2004
Mr. Ted Shepard
City Planner
City of Fort Collins
Current Planning Department
Re: Atrium Suites PUD, Planning Objectives
Dear Ted; _
'I am pleased -to present the Project Development Plan for the Atrium Suites P.U.D. The project
is located at 502 West Laurel Street at the corner of Laurel St. and Sherwood St. The propertyis
zoned NCB — Neighborhood Community. Buffer District. The site is located directly to the North of
the CSIJ Campus, with Woody's Pizza and Laurel Street Station to the West, a sorority house to
the east and residential properties to the north. The overall neighborhood character includes
single-family homes primarily rented to the occupants; multi -family apartment buildings, a sorority
house; and limited commercial properties.
The current land use on the property land use'is a group home for Adult Residents of the Latimer
County Corrections Department. The existing building's finished floor area is approximately,
15,117 s.f., (3,766 s.f. of finished basement) and includes 32 bedrooms; common areas, kitchen
and office space for staff. Latimer County Corrections estimates there are approximately 104
residents, and 22 staff. There are 18 off 'street•parking spaces.` Please refer to the attached letter
from Latimer County Department of Corrections, regarding information. on the current use.
The proposed development is a multi -,family apartment building, which includes 24 2 bedroom
units, and 4 — 1 bedroom units: The new building will be 3 stories in height,'and will replace an
existing group home. Two accessible units, and a managers office, and on -site parking area will
be located at the ground floor level. The remaining 26 residential units are located on the secorid
and third floors,, positioned above the ground floor parking and. living spaces. The upper floors
will.be arranged in a courtyard fashion; providing light wells through to the ground level.,. The
main entry will be directly connected to Laurel Street. A plaza space is designed to provide direct
connection frorri the main pedestrian entry, and managers office to the corner, of Laurel and
Sherwood Streets. Existing mature trees adjacent to Laurel Street and Sherwood street will be
preserved, and landscape improvements are planned within the plaza space, and adjacent to ,
both Laurel and Sherwood streets. The landscape improvements will include foundation
plantings, plantings to screen parking areas, and enhance the front and side yards. The parking
driveway entry is located on Sherwood Street. A portion of the projects required parking'needs
would be located on the ground floor, with the remaining parking located off site' A long-term
lease for 10 parking spaces will tie acquired from Sherwood Greens, 630 S. Sherwood St, _
physically located to the northeast, across Sherwood Street. The property owner is currently in
negotiations with Woody's Pizza to secure a long-term lease for an additional 10 parking spaces,
to meet the required parking number of spaces. A context diagram will be prepared and
submitted following this submittal, outlining the neighborhood context; and parking'access from
the project site.
phone (970) 207.1973
faa . (970) 206.0813
e-mail eastpoint@frii.com
( correspondence 3207 Kittery Court
Fort Collins, CO 80526