HomeMy WebLinkAboutATRIUM SUITES - MOD - 7-04 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESIn summary, the proposed project will in many ways enhance its neighborhood, achieve. ,
goals outlined in the City Plan; and the plan will promote the general purpose of the
standard for which the modification is requested equally well or better than would a plan
which complies with the standard for which this modification is being requested. The
additional allowable floor area requested with this modification is a small increase at
' 4.4%. The increased building area will not have a detrimental effect on the'existing
neighborhood; and the resulting project will remain compatible with adjacent multifamily `
.-projects and commercial projects in its density, and, scale. The proposed design of the
building meets all other design criteria outlined in the N-B-C zoning district. Reduction
in floor area bringing the project in compliance with the standard would have no.
significant impact in the visual scale or overall density; however; there .would be a _
negative impact to the individual, units within the project, the functionality of the living
spaces would be hindered. Therefore, the loss of building area orreduction in units
would make the project less financial viable, putting at risk the potential upgrade and
improvement of this property that will benefit both the neighborhood'and community.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Please feel free to contact me if you
have -any questions.
Sincerely,
Donald Brookshire
Attachments:
Site plan sketch
Conceptual architectural elevations "
Letter from Department of Corrections
The proposed project will meet several goals outlined in Fort Collins City Plan, including
the following. Principals:
LU-1 Compact Growth: 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.
LU-2.1 City -Wide Structure: 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.
LU-2.2 Urban Design: The density and architecture will be a positive addition to the:
urban environment that it is located in. The strong architectural charactet 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.
T-1.1 Land- Use Patterns: 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.
Cad-5 Historical Preservation: • The initial scope of the proposed project has been
redefined in order to preserve a historical structure on an adjacent lot.
HSG-1 Housing Variety: The proposed project will be compatible with, and reinforce the
existing neighborhood -where a variety of housing types exist.
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The.proposed development will remove the existing facilities, and construct a new multi-
-family residential building. The proposed project will be a -three-story structure, and
include 24 — 2 Bedroom; and 4 —'1 bedroom apartment units. The proposed project is a
permitted use, subject to Planning and Zoning Board review.
The site will have 2-accessible units on the ground floor, and the remaining 26 units will
be located on the 2nd and Td floors„ with, a portion of the required parking located on the
ground level; additional parking to meet development standards will be located off -site.
The floor area of the project will be greater than the total site area and exceed the
maximum floor area allowable in the N-B-C zoning districts design.standards.
This letter is submitted as a formal request for modification of standards to allow for the ,
additional building area. 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. This request is for modification to Land Use Code Section
4.8(D)(1)•
During the initial design phase of this project, the adjacent lot tothe 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. Wrespecting the
_historical value of the adjoining property, the land area available to be redeveloped
decreased in size, and is a contributing factor in this request. ` 1
The proposed 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 Latimer 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 residential 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 students and employees of the University andsurrounding businesses. .
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:
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February 8,.2004
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Mr' Cameron Gloss
Planning Director,
City of Ft. Collins Planning Department
.281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580 '
Fort Collins„CO
80522-0580
Re: 502- West Laurel Development Proposal, Modification of Standards.
Dear Mr. Gloss,
I am writing this letter on behalf of Atrium Suites, LLC concerning the development
proposal for 502 West Laurel Street. This project was presented to City of Fort Collins
development review staff for conceptual review on January 5, 2004. .
Project.Overview:
The project is located on the northwest comer of Laurel,Street and Sherwood St., with a
direct connection to the alley north.of laurel, Street.- The property is in the N-C-B,
Neighborhood Conservation, Buffer District. The property is adjacent to Woody's l
Pizza, and a commercial, building to the West „Colorado State University main campus
to the south, and multi -family, single family residential properties and sorority houses to .
the north and east.
The site area is 19,220.86 s.f:, or .44 acres in size.
The current land use on the property land use is a group home for Adult Residents of the
Larime'r 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. Larimer 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 Larimer County Department of,,
Corrections, regarding information on the current use.
phone (97o) 207.1973
fax (970) 206,0813
e-mail eastpoint@frii.com _
correspondence 3207 Kittery Court
Fort Collins; CO 80526