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Everitt Companies is proposing a height of (4) stories for the Centre Avenue Residences buildings. The
applicant feels strongly that the additional story is nominal and inconsequential for the following reasons:
1. A portion of the proposed parking for each building is at grade and fully enclosed, beneath the
residential units. Each building will have approximately 16 parking spaces with additional
storage areas for residents living within this community. Additional surface parking will be
required outside the residences, however the need is much less in comparison if there were no
parking provided within the buildings at all. Thus, creating the first level as enclosed parking, the
parking will still meet the minimum standard requirements on this site.
2. The applicant is concerned about building the parking below grade due to drainage, water table,
ice, security and other issues that would not be encountered if built at grade.
3. The proposed development is only seeking three stories of residential living not four.
4. Berming is proposed around the perimeter of the buildings helping to reduce the vertical scale of
the buildings and to create interest for those passing by. Landscape plantings such as evergreens
and deciduous trees planted throughout the site will also help with the vertical scale. The front
entries to all three buildings will have areas of shrubs and perennials to soften the hardscape
materials and create an enhanced area to those entering the buildings.
5. Large industrial/commercial buildings reside near the project site, thus giving the feeling of a
larger presence. For example, Columbine Health located on the southwest corner, TOLMAR Inc.
on the southeast corner and New Mercer Commons in the north west corner. Thus, the proposed
four story buildings will have a nominal impact on the overall streetscape of Centre Avenue.
2. The CAT development is fairly dense and having a developed area within the project site creates
higher density, which is a good thing for this location because it utilizes the space within a dense
urban area.
3. The target age for residents in this community are seniors which is age appropriate given the
surrounding uses and overall good for the area and future growth of the Center for Technology
master planned development.
In conclusion, we feel that the proposed plan will serve the standard equally well or better than would a
plan, which complies with the standard. In addition, the plan as proposed will not diverge from the
standards of the Land Use Code except in a nominal, in consequential way when considered from the
perspective of the entire development plan, and will continue to advance the purposes of Land Use Code.
As always, we appreciate your attention to this request and look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Almstead
VFR Design, Inc.
970.224.1191
November 7, 2008
Stand Alone Modification Request
Centre Avenue Residences
NE Corner of Centre Avenue and Worthington Drive
City of Fort Collins Representative:
This request is for a modification to the Land Use Standards within the (E) Employment District, as
outlined in the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code. The modification being requested is from 4.27
(D)(4)(a), which reads as follows:
Section 4.27 (0)(4)(a): Maximum height for all nonresidential buildings, including those containing
mixed -use dwelling units, shall be four (4) stories. Maximum height for residential buildings shall be
(3) stories.
Proiect Description
Centre Avenue Residences is located in the Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) master planned
development. The 2.4-acre site is located on the northeast corner of Centre Avenue and Worthington
Drive. The proposed multi -family development has three (3) four-story buildings consisting of 10
dwelling units per building, 30 dwelling units total and a density of 1.73 d.u. per acre. The target market
is for seniors desiring to live in an upscale condominium project designed specifically with older residents
in mind, located in a convenient location close to a variety of services. A conceptual rendering and
architectural elevations are attached for further reference.
Modification
The request is for a modification to allow three (3) four-story multi -family buildings on the northeast
corner of Centre Avenue and Worthington drive.
Justification
Justifications for this request per the Modification Criteria Section 2.8.2(H)(1) are that the proposed plan
will serve the standard equally well or better than would a plan which complies with the standard. In
addition, the plan as proposed will not diverge from the standards of the Land Use Code except in a
nominal, in consequential way when considered from the perspective of the entire development plan, and
will continue to advance the purposes of Land Use Code.
The maximum building height is limited to three (3) stories per Section 4.27 (D)(4)(a)
Phone 970.224.5828 Fax 970.224.1662
401 West Mountain Ave. Suite 201
Fort Collins, CO 80521-2604
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