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HomeMy WebLinkAboutONE LIBRARY PARK (220 E. OLIVE ST.) - PDP - 34-07 - REPORTS - PLANNING OBJECTIVESneighborhoods. A mix of housing types for all income levels, family types, and age groups, with a variety of prices and rent levels, will be encouraged. Policy DD-1.18: Transition of Land Uses One Library Park .is located within the Neighborhood Buffer Sub -District. The project creates a transition between the residential neighborhood to the east and the urban city center to the west. The project is designed to create an urban downtown residential presence. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to working with you during the development review process. Sincerely, Sandy McFeron VF Ripley Associates, Inc. One Library Park is located two blocks east of the downtown area. The project has easily accessible sidewalks along Olive and, Mathews Streets making this pedestrian route a viable alternative to the automobile. PRINCIPLE 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 Pattern. One Library Park is a potential mixed -use, live/work, project located within walking distance to the downtown area, close to transit stops and within one-half mile of the Poudre River Trail. PRINCIPLE ENV-2: The City will reduce total motor vehicle emissions of high priority pollutants by focusing on both technology and behavior. Policy ENV-2.1: Actions on Vehicle Miles Traveled. The project is located within walking distance to the downtown area and transit stops. The project is also a potential mixed -use project that further encourages alternative means of travel other than the automobile. PRINCIPLE ENV-3: Drinking water provided by the City's Water Utility will meet or exceed customer expectations for quality, quantity and reliability. Water Conservation will be strongly encouraged. Policy ENV-3.3: Water Demand Management The landscape plan for the project will utilize the following xeriscape principles: Plant material with low to moderate water requirements Limited turf areas Effective use of soil amendments An efficient irrigation system Appropriate maintenance PRINCIPLE GM-8: The City will promote compatible infill and redevelopment in areas within the Growth Management Area Boundary. Policy GM-8.1: Targeted Redevelopment/Infill One Library Park is located within the targeted redevelopment/infill area. This project will raze the existing building, recycle the stone from the existing building and build a new four-story building that creates a more urban streetscape. PRINCIPLE DD-1: The Downtown will provide a balanced 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 We believe One Library Park will be a valuable asset to the entire community. This project will give the streetscape an urban downtown residential presence as a transition between the NCB District and the Downtown District. City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed One Library Park proiect PRINCIPLE LU-1: Growth within the city will promote a compact development pattern within a well-defined boundary. Policy LU-1.1 Compact Urban Form One Library Park is a redevelopment project located in a transition zone surrounded by existing development. The existing building will be razed and replace with the new four- story potential mixed-use/residential complex. PRINCIPLE LU-2: The city will maintain and enhance its character and sense of place as defined by its neighborhoods, districts, corridors, and edges. Policy LU-2.2 Urban Design One Library Park is located in the NCB District. The proposed project will give the streetscape an urban downtown residential presence. PRINCIPLE 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. Policy T-1.1 Land Use Patterns The nearest transit stop is located at the corner of Olive Street and Remington Street, one block west of the project. The close proximity to a transit stop permits public transit to become a viable alternative to the automobile. PRINCIPLE T-4: Bicycling will serve as a viable alternative to automobile use for all trip purposes. Policy T-4.1 Bicycle Facilities The Poudre River Trail is located approximately one-half mile east of the project making this a viable alternative to the automobile. PRINCIPLE T-5: The City will acknowledge pedestrian travel as a viable transportation mode and elevate it in importance to be in balance with all other modes. Direct pedestrian connections will be provided and encouraged from place of residence to transit, schools, activity centers, work and public facilities. Policy T-5.1 Land Use Policy T-5.2 Connections V 7 l—ZiiPIf,=yASSOCIATES INC Landscape Architecture Urban Design Planning November 06, 2007 Ted Shepard City of Fort Collins Planning Department 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80522 RE: Planning Objectives for One Library Park Dear Ted: One Library Park is located on 0.29 acres of land east of College Avenue and south of Mountain Avenue on the northwest corner of Olive Street and Mathews Street, directly across from the Fort Collins Museum. The property is zoned Neighborhood Conservation Buffer District (NCB). The existing structure would be razed and replaced with a 29,212 square foot, four-story potential mixed -use complex with live/work units located on the first floor. One Library Park will have 14 units, each unit will have it's own private outdoor space and share a large exterior courtyard. Parking for One Library Park will be provided underground relieving the already crowded on street parking and eliminating the need for a parking.lot. Access to the underground parking is located at the rear of the building from the alley. The proposed building will give the streetscape an urban downtown residential presence as a transition between the NCB District and the Downtown District. The building facades will be constructed using a combination of brick, wood siding, glass and high quality metal panels. The brick used for the new building will be recycled from the existing building. The street facades will have entry steps, patios, balconies and landscaping. The first two floors will look more traditional in design while the upper two floors will have a contemporary design. Six modifications were requested from the Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board. On October 16, 2007, all modifications were approved subject to review and approval of all affected utilities and architectural elevations for the west elevation shall demonstrate compliance with Section 3.5.1(H) and 3.5.2(G). The landscape plan will preserve the mature existing trees along Olive and Mathews Streets and provide additional landscaping to add color and visual interest to the building. Phone 970.224.5828 Fax 970.224.1662 401 West Mountain Ave. Suite 201 Fort Collins, CO 80521-2604 vfripley.com