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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSOLAR VILLAGE MAPLE - PDP - 23-07 - REPORTS - PLANNING OBJECTIVESThe site is located on Maple and Meldrum, two blocks from the future Mason Street Transportation Corridor, which is proposed to be an enhanced travel corridor. Transfort Bus service is currently available on Mason Street. The proposed development will connect with existing bicycle lanes as well as provide pedestrian connectivity to transit stops, shopping, schools, and employment and other downtown destinations. Principal T-4: Bicycling will serve as a practical alternative to automobile use for all trip purposes. Policy T-4.1: Bicycle Facilities Principle HSG-1: A variety of housing types and densities will be available throughout the urban area for all income levels. PolicyHSG-1.1: Land Use Patterns The downtown location of the Maple and Meldrum Street development is ideal for encouraging housing near employment, services and other amenities. Principle DD-1: Updated plan 2004 — The downtown will provide a balance mix of land use activities. While encouraging a mix of land uses throughout the Downtown, the predominant land use character of each sub -district will be maintained. Land use intensity should decrease as distance from the center of each sub -district increases — establishing a transition between urban uses and adjacent neighborhoods. Policy DD-1.9 Land Use PolicyDD1.10 Service -Oriented Businesses PolicyDD-1.13 Ground Floor Uses Policy DD-1.15 Housing This mixed -use project embraces the objectives of the Downtown District, Civic Center Sub -District, offering employment in the form of professional office located on the 15t floor with high density residential located on the top three floors. Solar Village Maple will provide living in the downtown area while maintaining the comfort and closeness to the adjacent amenities such as work, dining, and entertainment within its immediate surroundings. I appreciate your time and consideration in this project. I am looking forward to the development review process and moving forward to a successful project within the "heart" of Fort Collins. Respectfully Submitted, Justin Larson, The finishes on thL . ,oposed building will include a mix none, stucco and pre- cast concrete and brick. A metal canopies and photo voltaic canopies will give the building an urban feel. The roofing material is an architectural shingle. The design objectives for the landscape plan are to provide an attractive streetscape and enhance the pedestrian experience within the site. The urban location and the character of the project minimize the quality and location of the plant materials. Rather, architecture columns, art display, light fixtures, custom balconies and a mixture of materials will create the atmosphere of this project. Solar Village Maple includes the principles and policies of the City's Plan's city-wide perspective to individual neighborhoods, districts, corridors and edges and are as follows: Principal LU-1: Growth within the City will promote a compact development pattern within a well-defined boundary. Principal LU-2: The city will maintain and enhance its character and sense of place as defined by its neighborhoods, districts, corridors, edges. Policy LU-2.2: Urban Design. The design review process, supplemented by design standards and guidelines, will be used to promote new construction and redevelopment that contribute positively to the type of neighborhoods, districts, corridors, edges. Solar Village Maple will compliment the compact development within the design for the "Downtown District." Principal T-1: The physical organization of the city will be supported by a framework of transportation alternatives that maximizes access and mobility throughout the city, while reducing dependence upon the private automobile and is the objective within the project. The alternative to traffic is encouraged by providing the living within the workplace area. Policy T-1.1 Land Use Patterns Policy T-1.2 Multi -Modal Street Policy T-1.3: Street Design Criteria Policy T-1.4: Adequate Facilities Policy T-1.5 Targeted Areas Policy T-1.6 Level of Service Standards Policy T-1.7 Transportation of Information Principal T-2: Mass transit will be an integral part of the city's overall transportation system. Policy T-2.1: Transit System Policy T-2.2: Transit Stops Policy 2.3 Transit Route Design July 25, 2007 City of Fort Collins Current Planning Department c/o Anne Aspen 281 North College Ave PO Box 580 Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 RE: Planning Objectives Dear Anne, Solar Village Maple is a proposed sustainable mixed -use building to be located on the corner of Meldrum and Maple Street in Fort Collins. The proposed structure will be a 3 story mixed use facility, with commercial office and retail at ground level and two stories of residential flats. Currently the site contains an office building, light industrial, and single family residential. There is alley access running north/south from Maple Street to Cherry Street. This alley is located on the east side of the existing commercial building. Along Meldrum Street there is a detached sidewalk with large mature trees. This property is in the "D"-Downtown district, Civic Center sub -district. Existing building and land uses located adjacent to the property are as follows: To the north, are single family residential lots. To the east, is a one story commercial building. Across the street to the south is parking with a public park. To the west are single family residential lots. The proposed building will be three stories with approximately 8,400 square feet of Commercial space and 24,800 square feet of Residential space building. The building is placed on the property lines, approximately 188 by 150 feet, as allowed in the Downtown District which encourages minimal setbacks. Access to the parking in the center of the project will be via the existing alleyway. Bike racks will be also be provided along both streets as well as, the parking area for both owners and tenants of the commercial office space. The upper two floors will consist of residential flats ranging in size from 850 square feet to 1,550 square feet with lobby area located on each floor. The building will have an elevator providing access for each of the units. The site has been designed with pedestrian use in mind by utilizing enhanced sidewalks adjacent to the building. From the location, many existing sidewalks lead to many downtown destinations including the Mason Street Corridor, two blocks to the east.