HomeMy WebLinkAbout1020 WEST PROSPECT ROAD, BOARDING HOUSE - PDP - 44-05 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT1020 W. Prospect Boarding House - PDP, #44-05
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1. The proposed land use is permitted in the HMN — High Density Mixed -Use Zone
District.
2. The change of use plan complies with all applicable General Development
Standards contained in Article 3 of the Land Use Code.
3. The change of use plan complies with all applicable Land Use and Development
Standards contained in Article 4, Division 4.22 of the Land Use Code.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the 1020 West Prospect Boarding House - Project
Development Plan - #44-05.
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to and through the site. Vehicular access will occur via two existing
curb cuts from West Prospect Street.
b. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.2(K)(2)(e) (prior to the
November 2005 amendment) in that it provides three parking spaces
for the six boarders. The required number of parking spaces is one
space per two beds.
B. Division 3.3, Engineering Standards
1. Section 3.3.5, Engineering Design Standards
The proposal complies with the design standards, requirements, and
specifications for the services as set forth in this section.
C. Division 3.5, Building Standards
1. Section 3.5.1, Building and Project Compatibility
The existing building is of similar mass, scale and architectural character
to other residential buildings in the area.
2. Section 3.5.2, Residential Building Standards
a. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.2(C) in that its primary
entrance faces the adjacent street (Prospect Road).
b. Section 3.2.2(D)(1) requires residential buildings be set back from any
arterial street right-of-way at least 30 feet. Section 3.2.2(D)(1)(b)
requires that off-street parking be located behind the dwelling. This
existing residential building is currently 16 feet from the street right-of-
way, with parking in front of the dwelling unit. Recent improvements to
Prospect Road affected this property. The City purchased additional
right-of-way from the property owner for these road improvements
(thus reducing the building setback), and agreed to a parking
configuration, which remains in front of the dwelling, and is accessed
by two curb cuts. No changes to these current conditions are
proposed with this change -of -use request.
FINDINGS OF FACT/CONCLUSIONS
After reviewing the 1020 West Prospect Boarding House - PDP, staff makes the
following findings of fact and conclusions:
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COMMENTS:
Background
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: HMN; existing single-family residential uses
S: MMN; existing multi -family residential uses
E: HMN; existing places of worship and single-family uses
W: HMN, NCB; existing single-family residential and commercial uses
This proposal was submitted to the City on November 8, 2005, prior to City
Council's adoption of Ordinance 123,2005 on November 15, 2005, which made
amendments to the Land Use Code related to residential occupancy limits,
including boarding houses. Therefore, this proposal is subject to the standards
of the Land Use Code prior to these amendments.
The property was annexed in as part of the West Prospect Consolidated
Annexation in 1957.
The property was platted as lot 11 of the Woods Resubdivision that was
approved in 1958.
2. Division 4.24 of the Land Use Code, High Density Mixed -Use Zone District
Boarding houses are permitted in the HMN — High Density Mixed -Use Zoning
District, subject to administrative review.
This proposal complies with the purpose of the HMN District as it is a permitted
land use which adds concentrated housing within easy walking distance to
Colorado State University. No changes are proposed to the site or building at
1020 West Prospect Road. This change of use proposal will bring the property
into compliance with current City occupancy codes.
3. Article 3 of the Land Use Code — General Development Standards
The change of use request complies with all applicable General Development
Standards as follows:
A. Division 3.2, Site Planning and Design Standards
1. Section 3.2.2, Access, Circulation and Parking
a. The proposal complies with Section 3.2.2(D) in that it provides for safe,
convenient, and efficient bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicular movement
ITEM NO. #44-05
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'= MEETING DATE 3/28/06
STAFF Shelby Sommer
Citv of Fort Collins HEARING OFFICER
STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: 1020 West Prospect Road Boarding House - Project Development
Plan (PDP) - #44-05
APPLICANT: Kris Ticnor
305 W. Magnolia, 178
Fort Collins, CO. 80521
OWNER: Richard Taranow
32731 Granada Hills
Fort Collins, CO. 80525
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This is a request for a change of use for an existing single-family home at 1020 West
Prospect Road. The proposed use is a six person boarding house. There are no
changes proposed to the building. The property is located on the north side of West
Prospect Road just east of South Shields Street, and is in the HMN — High Density
Mixed -Use Neighborhood Zoning District.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The owner of the single-family house at 1020 West' Prospect Road proposes a change
of use to a six person boarding house. Boardinghouses with six boarders are permitted
in the HMN — High Density Mixed -Use Neig�borhood Zoning District, subject to
administrative review. The purpose of the N District is:
"intended to be a setting for higher density multi -family housing and group
quarter residential uses closely associated with, and in close proximity to,
the Colorado State University Main Campus."
This proposal complies with the purpose of the HMN District as it is a permitted land use
which adds concentrated housing within easy walking distance to Colorado State
University. No changes are proposed to the site or building.
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