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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3425 S. SHIELDS ST. MIXED-USE - PDP - 28-07 - REPORTS - PLANNING OBJECTIVESThe private street will be built to City standards and will be accompanied by canopy shade trees to provide for a functional, safe and visually appealing layout. The majority of the tree plantings will be canopy trees with a diversity of species represented. PRINCIPLE CAD-4 Security and crime prevention will continue to be important factors in urban design. Policy CAD-4.2 Lighting and Landscaping Lighting and landscaping will be designed to promote security and comfortable area -wide visibility. PRINCIPLE ECON-1; The City will pursue a balanced and sustainable economic development program. Policy ECON-1.4 Jobs/Housing Balance 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 Patterns Policy HSG-1.2 Housing Supply Policy HSG-1.4 Land for Residential Development Policy HSG-1.5 Special Needs Housing PRINCIPLE AN-4: Design policies for residential buildings are intended to emphasize creativity, diversity, and individually. The following design policies are based on the premise that truly creative design is responsive to its context and the expressed references of citizens, and contributes to a comfortable, interesting community. Policy AN-4.1 Multiple -Family Housing Characteristics Policy AN-4.2 Multiple -Family Building Variation The architecture will provide variety while maintaining an overall architectural theme. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to working with you during the development review process. Sincerely, Joanna Frye VF Ripley Associates, Inc. The applicant has made a huge effort in order to preserve large existing trees on the site. A 70' Cottonwood tree along with other large pines are intended to be preserved. The proposed South Shields Mixed Use development exemplifies many of the Principles and Policies of the City Plan including City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed 3424 S. Shields Street Project Development Plan PRINCIPLE LU-2: The city will maintain and enhance its character and sense of places as defined by its neighborhoods, districts, corridors, edges. Policy LU-2.2 Urban Design This neighborhood will compliment the surrounding land uses and promote a compact development with a unique identity. 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 Policy T-1.2 Multi -Modal Streets Policy T-1.3 Street Design Criteria Policy T-1.4 Adequate Facilities PRINCIPLE 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 T-2.3 Transit Route Design The site is located off Shields Street, which is a travel corridor. A Transfort bus stop is provided for on Shields Street and the location of the site provides pedestrian connectivity to shopping, schools and employment. PRINCIPLE CAD-1: Each addition to the street system will be designed with consideration to the visual character and the experience of the citizens who will use that street system and the adjacent property. Together, the layout of the street network and the streets themselves will contribute to the. character, form and scale of the city. Policy CAD-1.1 Street Design Standards Policy CAD-1.3 Streetscape Design Policy CAD-1.4 Street Tree Design iF L F3ipley.CiAT S INC Landscape Architecture Urban Design Planning August 22, 2007 Anne Aspen City of Fort Collins Planning Department 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80522 RE: Planning Objectives for 3425 S. Shields Mixed Use Dear Anne: 3425 S. Shields is located on a 2.99 acre site on the west, just north of the intersection of Horsetooth and Shields. The site is surrounded on the south and east sides by residential uses and it is in the MNM zoning district The proposed project will have two entrances, one off of Shields Street and the other off of Richmond Drive. The proposal is for a mixed -use office/residential space.. The three story commercial building will consist of 18,000 SF of leasable space -that faces Shields Street. The rest of the site will consist of 3 residential buildings all of the same product. Each building will contain 4 one bedroom units and 8 two bedroom units for a total of 36 units overall. Through the use of step -backs, gables and variations in roof height, the building elevations are broken up to provide compositional interest. The architecture of both the commercial and residential units consist of similar materials, enhancing the space and making the two relate to each other and the neighborhood vernacular. Parking for the project is intended to be shared among both the commercial and residential users. Detached garages are provided for residential tenants along with 6 smaller storage units. Handicap spaces have been located in appropriate areas and a handicap garage has also been added. The design objectives of the landscape plan are to. screen parking and surrounding neighborhoods, to provide an attractive streetscape and also to enhance the pedestrian and vehicular experience within the site. Deciduous trees, coniferous trees and foundation plantings will be used to enhance architectural character, provide shade, spring color and, winter interest. These landscaped areas will create a series of small open spaces throughout the project. Hardscaped spaces for both the residential and commercial space will allow for small gatherings and open grassy areas will provide people with space to relax and play. Phone 970.224.5828 Fax 970.224.1662 401 West Mountain Ave. Suite 201 Fort Collins, CO 80521-2604 vfripley.com