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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGILLESPIE FARM - ODP - 29-00 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 2 - PLANNING OBJECTIVES�J Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to working with you during the development review process. Sincerely, VF Ripley Associates Louise Herbert N Section 3.6.3 (E) Distribution of Local Traffic to Multiple Arterial Streets. The Overall Development Plan proposes a local street system that will allow access to and from the proposed development and existing and future development within the same section mile. The proposed local street system allows for multi -modal access and multiple routes from each development and future development to the proposed neighborhood center, park and the proposed Poudre School District site to the south without the use of arterial streets. Section 3.6.3 (F) Utilization and Provision of Sub -Arterial Street Connections to and from Adjacent Developments and Developable Parcels. The proposed collector and local streets comply with the 660 foot spacing. The south end of the proposed north / south collector street is to align with the property line of the proposed Poudre School District site. Section 2.3.2 (H)(5) Transportation Connections to Adjoining Properties. The overall development plan provides connectivity into and through the site the plan site from neighboring properties for vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle movement as required by Section 3.6.3(F) and Section 3.2.2 (C)(6). Section 2.3.2 (H)(6) Natural Features No known natural areas, habitats and features are within the overall development boundaries have been identified from the Natural Habitats and Features Inventory Map. A fifty ft. (50') buffer will be provided to the Larimer and Weld No. 8 Outlet Ditch if it is determined through an ecological survey that it serves as a wildlife movement corridor. Section 2.3.2.(H)(7) Drainage Master Plan. The project is located within the Cooper Slough / Box Elder Master Drainage Basin which is currently under study. The Overall Drainage Report is consistent with the instruction provided by the City of Fort Collins. Section 2.3.2 (H)(8) Application of Housing Density and Mix of Uses Calculations. Acknowledged. Item 10) From staff letter dated October 5, 2000. Planning objectives for Standards of the Land Use Code Section 2.3.2 (H): Section 2.3.2 (IT) (1) Permitted Uses and District Standards. The property is zoned LMN. The project is consistent with the applicable zone district standards (Article 4) and with any applicable general standards (Article 3). The project is a mixed -use residential development with a public park and neighborhood center. Section 2.3.2 (II)(2) Residential Densities. The overall housing density will range from 5 to 8 dwelling units per net and gross acre of residential land as required by the Low Density Mixed —Use Neighborhood District Section 4.4 9D). Section 2.3.2(H)(3) Contiguity Requirements of the Compact Urban Growth Standards. The project complies with contiguity requirements in Section 3.7.2. The west side of the site has one quarter (1/4) of the development's boundaries contiguous to urban development within unincorporated Larimer County within the Urban Growth Area. Section 2.3.2 (11)(4) Master Street Plan and Street Pattern and Connectivity Standards. The project complies with the following standards: Section 3.6.3 (C) Spacing of Full Movement Collector and Local Street Intersections With Arterial Streets. The proposed collector street locations on the Overall Development Plan comply with required spacing and the requirements of the Master Street Plan. Section 3.6.3 (D) Spacing of Limited Movement Collector or Local Street Intersections With Arterial Streets. The proposed collector and local streets comply with the 660 foot spacing. The south end of the proposed north / south collector street is to align with the property line of the proposed Poudre School District site. PRINCIPLE LMN — 2: The size, layout and design of a Low Density Mixed — Use Neighborhood should make it conductive to walking, with all the dwellings sharing the street and sidewalk system and a neighborhood center. The proposed neighborhood center is located so it will be accessible within the development. Neighborhood meeting comments A neighborhood meeting was held on August, 23 2000. The following issues were raised (See attached letters). 1) Lot sizes adjacent to North County Road 11. The residents were concerned about compatibility of proposed single family lots with existing neighborhood homes east of County Road 11. Lot sizes and dimensions will be addressed to achieve reasonable compatibility at the Project Development Plan (PDP) stage. A proposed landscape "buffer" area west of County Road 11 will provide a visual and physical separation from proposed lots and existing properties to the east. 2) Location of multi -family housing. The residents were concerned on the proposed location of the multi -family housing adjacent to County Road 11. The multi -family housing is shown on the proposed Overall Development Plan away from County Road 11. 3) North County Road widening and bermed frontage road. The residents were concerned on obtaining support for a bermed frontage road along County Road 11 and how the plans for widening County Road 11 will address neighborhood safety and quality of life. The applicant will work with the City's proposals for County Road 11. 4) Existing farmhouse and related outbuildings. The residents are concerned that the decrepit, nondescript farmhouse and related out outbuildings may be preserved, and continue to be a neighborhood eyesore. The applicant concurs with the neighborhood concerns. PRINCIPLE AN-1: New neighborhoods will be integral parts of the broader community structure. Policy AN —1.1 Relationships to Residential Districts. Policy AN —1.2 Street Network. Policy an —1.6 Pedestrian Network. The project will provide well connected street, bicycle and pedestrian trails and sidewalks within the site and vehicular and pedestrian connections to adjacent properties. Principle AN-2. A wide variety of open lands, such as small parks, squares, greens, Play fields, natural areas, gardens, greenways, and other outdoor spaces should be integrated into the neighborhoods. Policy an —2.1 Neighborhood Parks and Outdoor Spaces. Policy AN- 2.2 Ownership of Outdoor Spaces. A proposed neighborhood center and pubic park will be accessible from streets, the bike trail and pedestrian walks within the site and adjacent developments. All public open space areas are to be maintained by the City. The neighborhood center and detention area will be maintained by a Homeowner's Association. PRINCIPLE AN4: Design policies for residential buildings are intended to emphasize creativity, diversity, individuality. The following design policies are based on the premise that truly creative design is responsive to its context and the expressed preferences of citizens, and contributes to a comfortable, interesting community. The proposed single-family and multi -family residences will provide a variety of house models. Building characteristics and materials will aim to be consistent throughout the site. PRINCIPLE LMN —1: Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhoods will have an overall minimum average density of five (5) dwelling units per acre, achieved with a mix of housing types. Policy LMN —1.2 Mix of Housing Types and Lot Sizes. The proposed project will have a variety of lot sizes and housing types including single- family and multi -family houses. City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed plan include: PRINCIPLE LU-4: More specific subarea planning efforts will follow the adoption of these City Plan Priciples and Policies which tailor City Plan's city-wide perspective to individual neighborhood, districts, corridors, edges. Policy LU: 4.5: Priorty Subareas. The proposed development lies within the Mountain Subarea and complies with the Plan Principles and Policies contained in that document. PRINCIPLE CAD-1: Each addition to the street system will be designed with consideration to the visual character and experience of citizens who will use the street system and adjacent property. Together, the layout of the street network and streets themselves will contribute to the character, form and scale of the city. Policy CAD —1.2 Street Layout. Policy CAD- 1.3 Streetscape Design. The proposed collector streets comply with the City's Master Street Plan and will provide direct access between County Roads 11 and 52. A public park and neighborhood center will be accessible from the proposed streets. PRICIPLE HSG-1: A variety of housing types and densities will be available throughout the urban area for all income levels. Policy HSG -1.1 Land Use Patterns. Policy HSG —1.2 Housing Supply. Policy HSG —1.4 Land for residential Development. The project will have a variety of single-family and multi -family housing types. Policy ENV-3.3 Water Demand Management Policy. The landscape plan for the project will utilize the following xeriscape principles: Plant material with a low to moderate water requirements Limited turf areas Effective use of soil amendments An efficient irrigation system Appropriate maintenance No existing wetland or special wildlife habitats have been identified within the project site. The number of employees will be determined based on the final site community uses. MountainVista Subarea Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed plan include: A. Land Use PRINCIPLE MV-LU-1: The Mountain Vista Subarea will have a balance of residential, commercial, civic, and social facilities. The project will be a low -density mixed -use development with single family and multi -family homes. A proposed neighborhood center with a public park will provide community facilities within the neighborhood. B. Transportation PRINCIPLE MV-T-1: Consistent with the Land Use Code, the transportation system within the sub area will have: Item 3) integrated local networks with direct, convenient interconnections between developments. The development will have four proposed collector streets in accordance with the City's Master Street Plan . Two proposed collector streets cross the site from west to east and north to south. One proposed collector street runs along the east boundary and a second on the south boundary Policy MV-T-2.6: Bike routes and pedestrian connections will be developed to link the subarea to the Downtown and Poudre River Trail. These facilities will make logical and coordinated connections to the comprehensive city-wide bicycle, pedestrian, and transit systems. Bike / pedestrian trail will cross diagonally across the site. The trail is consistent with the Mountain Vista Subarea Parks Master Plan and will connect with trial systems outside of the project site. December 22, 2000 Planning and Zoning Board Members Troy Jones Fort Collins Planning Department 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 RE: Statement of Planning Objectives for Gillespie Farm Overall Development Plan (City File # 29-00). Dear Mr Jones The Gillespie Farm — Overall Development Plan (ODP) is a 160- acre property located at the southeast comer of County Road 11 and County Road 52. Existing residences are located to the west adjacent to County Road 11, a Poudre School District site is situated south of the site and undeveloped agricultural land borders the site on the north and east. The property is zoned LMN — Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood District and is within the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan. The site slopes from County Road 11 east towards an existing ditch on the east side of the property. The applicant proposes a mixed -use residential development including a neighborhood center and public park. The neighborhood center will have a recreation complex plus one other use allowed as part of the neighborhood center in the LMN District. A trail will cross the site in a diagonal direction from the northwest comer to the southeast and will include bike / pedestrian ways. The trail will relate to the trail alignment as identified in the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan. The overall housing density will range from 5 to 8 dwelling units per net acre as required by the City's Land Use Code. A detention area is located along the east side of the site. Two collector streets will cross the site. Four collector street are proposed in accordance with the City's Master Street Plan. Two proposed collector streets cross the site from . west to east and north to south. One proposed collector street runs along the east boundary and a second on the south boundary. Local street connections are provided at 660 feet intervals. An existing farmhouse and related outbuildings buildings on the site are located approximately a quarter of a mile south of the intersection of County Roads 11 and 52. One existing vacant building is also located in the southwest corner of the site.