HomeMy WebLinkAboutCROSSROADS SAFEHOUSE - PDP - 18-09 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESStatement of Planning Objectives
SUSTAINABLE
ARCHITECTURE
INTERIORS Applicant:
Vicki Lutz, Executive Director, Crossroads Safehouse,
P.O. Box 993, Fort Collins, CO 80522 c/o Justin Larson,
JCL Architecture, 401 S. Mason Street, Fort Collins, CO
RESIDENTIAL
80524
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HISTORICAL
Land Use Data:
Request to change the use and renovate 421 Parker Street. This proposed
sustainable project is a one story and contains 27,000 square feet and is the
former home of Columbine Care Nursing Home. The new use would be a shelter
for victims of domestic violence and capable of housing up to 75 residents. There
would be eight -to -ten staff during the day and two -to -three staff at night. There
would be no expansion of the building beyond the current footprint, but the
entrances would be made more secure and a security gate would be added to the
parking lot entrances on Parker Street and Whedbee Street would be closed. The
existing portion of the parking lot that is gravel will be re graded to a new concrete
pan. The concrete pan will drain to Whedbee Street.
Existing building and land uses located adjacent to the property are as follows:
To the north, south, east, and west are single family residential lots.
The building is placed on average approximately 30 feet from the property lines,
which are approximately 424 by 220 feet. Access to the parking in the center of the
project will be either directly from Parker or via the existing private alleyway. Bike
racks will also be provided along both streets as well as, behind fenced area.
The site has been designed with security in mind by utilizing the existing structures
secure exterior brick masonry walls enhanced by brick and steel fence for security.
The design objectives for the landscape plan are to provide an attractive
streetscape and enhance the pedestrian experience along the widened sidewalks
adjacent to the street and building. The residential location and the character of
the project will be enhanced by the quality and location of the plant materials.
With sustainable design as a fundamental thought, the facility will incorporate in
the future solar hot water at the roof and photo voltaic canopies that will give the
building an updated feel. The roofing material will be maintained as an
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