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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPRING CREEK FARMS NORTH SECOND FILING (TRAILS @ TIMBERLINE) - PDP - PDP120004 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESThe Spring Creek Farms North site is zoned MMN. The proposed uses are in compliance with the principles and policies set forth by this zone. Residential uses are proposed per LUC 4.6.B.2.a. This development will exceed the density of 12 units per acre minimum per LUC 4.6.D.1, with approximately 20 units per acre proposed. Per LUC 4.6 D.2 requirements for sites over 16 acres, a mix of housing types is provided, with both two-family dwellings and multi -family dwellings. The site is bordered by streets on all sides; S. Timberline Road to the east, E. Drake Road to the south, Joseph Allen Drive to the west and Charles Brockman Drive to the north. Circulation within the site is a street -like private drive LUC 3.6.2 that provides primary access to internal facing buildings and blocks. The street -like private drive is tree -lined and includes angled on -street parking and detached sidewalks on one side. The resulting site plan is broken down into 3 blocks, each under 7 acres and articulated around their frontage with buildings. Parks are in excess of 50% LUC 4.6 E.1a, b & c with buildings limited to three stories LUC 4.6.E.1.d. Walks connect front doors to public sidewalks for those multi -family elevations that face a street LUC 3.5.2.C.1.c and 3.5.2.C.2. Parking LUC 3.2.2.D is incorporated both on -street along the street like private drive and off-street in garages, with proper circulation and setbacks per LUC 3.2.2.J and in required numbers compliant with LUC 3.2.2.K. Access to a future park will be provided within a quarter mile (1320 feet) of all units on the west side of Joseph Allen Drive LUC 4.6 D.3. In addition, there is a private park within the community that is over 10,000 sq ft in area. Building massing, character, materials and colors are consistent with neighboring residential LUC 3.5.1. Building heights do not exceed 40 feet in height. The architecture provides buildings in three variations of a coordinated overall theme and three color schemes. Entrances will front both internal and perimeter streets, parking and parks. The buildings are well articulated, dividing the large facades into residential proportions LUC4.6.E.3.b -g. Garages and backs of multifamily garages are articulated per LUC 3.5.2.f. 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 for the criteria shall be described. Please refer to the plans and studies submitted for the project per the Project Development Plan (PDP) submittal requirements. A variance request has been provided for review and approval. 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. N/A 8. Written narrative addressing each concern/issue raised at the neighborhood meetings, if a meeting has been held. A Neighborhood meeting, while not required, is planned following city comments to solicit input from the community. 9. Name of the project as well as any previous names the project may have had during Conceptual Review. Spring Creek Farms North is the name of this project — this is the same name that it has had in previous Conceptual Reviews. Spring Creek Farms North Filing Number 2 Project Development Plan Statement of Planning Objectives Submitted. February 8, 2012 1. Statement of appropriate City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed plan. This plan addresses the objectives outlined in City Plan included in the Community and Neighborhood Livability Vision, Safety and Wellness Vision, as well as the Transportation Vision. The plan for this community, zoned MMN, exceeds the required density for this zone district and provides a compact pattern of development for this parcel located at the Northwest corner of S.Timberline Rd. and E. Drake Rd. Adequate public facilities, services and infrastructure exist to serve this project. The new proposed multi -family residential community will have a distinctive and attractive community image and identity established through the architectural and landscape architectural design and the site planning of the neighborhood. Together these elements will create a cohesive, distinct, vibrant, safe and attractive neighborhood in the southeast region of Fort Collins. The outdoor amenities for this project have been designed to allow for residents to enjoy healthy and active lifestyles as well as access to community garden plots in close proximity to their homes. Multiple modes of transportation are addressed in the site planning efforts, with pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular circulation provided within the community. Adequate and convenient bike parking areas have been provided. Pedestrian and bicycle connectivity will be provided to the existing Transfort bus stop located on S. Timberline Rd. directly adjacent to the site. 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. A variety of landscaped and amenity areas have been incorporated into the plan for this new community. These spaces have been designed to provide active as well as passive recreational opportunities for residents. Anticipated amenities may include the following: A large community garden with garden waste composting bin and sport court located in the southern portion of the site; a dog park incorporated in the northern portion of the site; and a large amenity area in conjunction with the clubhouse space located in the central portion of the site. This area may potentially include an outdoor pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, kitchen garden, outdoor fireplace and pool deck area designed to complement the layout of the clubhouse space. In addition, an outdoor area for yoga, a playground area, as well as a horseshoe pit may also be provided. A large, open lawn area has also been included in the design. In addition to the amenity areas, there are many landscaped areas incorporated throughout the neighborhood. Plant material has been selected to provide, color, structure and texture throughout the year. Water wise plant material has been selected and the automatic, underground imgation system will be designed to address specific needs of different plant species, soil conditions, as well as the slope and aspect of the different hydrozones on the site. This plan includes a tree -lawn similar to the one designed to the north of this site, adjacent to the police department. A double row of trees that includes both ornamental and large deciduous shade trees will be continued on this site along S. Timberline Rd. Street trees and tree -lawn have also been provided on the other perimeter streets. Buffering of elements such as meters and air conditioning units will also be considered. 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. The project will be owned and operated by an affiliate of McWhinney Real Estate Services, Inc. for the foreseeable future. 4. Estimate of number of employees for business, commercial, and industrial uses. N/A 5. Description of rationale behind the assumptions and choices made by the applicant. The site plan was designed to address the City Plan objectives and the MMN Zone District, as well as other applicable codes and guidelines. Comments provided during the Project Development Review have also been addressed and the responses to the comments provided by the City have been included in the submittal package.