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HomeMy WebLinkAbout318 E. MYRTLE, ACCESSORY BUILDING - PDP - 31-05 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESShelby Sommer August 1, 2005 Page Four NATURAL RESOURCES 1. OK. 2. No existing trees are to be removed. CURRENT PLANNING 1. OK. 2. OK. 3. OK. 4. OK. 5. Thanks. 6. OK. We look forward to our further review process through the City. Please call me (225-2704) if you have any questions. Cordiall , 4�z Robert Sutter, AIA Principal RAS/rs CC: Steve and Heidi Lovaas Shelby Sommer August 1, 2005 Page Three ENGINEERING 1. Matt Baker has been contacted and has waived Street oversizing fees. 2. Eric Bracke has been contacted and has waived the requirement for a TIS. 3. All required ROW's have been dedicated. 4. A development agreement will not be required since all improvements necessary for the development have been made. 3. We will replace any curb, gutter, and sidewalks in public ROW damaged to a condition worse then they were before any construction begins. 4. Any public improvements constructed with this project will be constructed in accordance with LUCASS. 5. OK 6. Alley improvement standards have been waived. The public will not be coming to this project once it is constructed. This project will not generate additional traffic through the alley. LIGHT and POWER 1. OK. 2. OK. STORMWATER UTILITY 1. Additional building square footage added equates to 264 s.f. Additional sidewalk equates to 84 s.f. Total impermeable square footage equals 348 s.f. (less than 350 s.f.) The new driveway off of the alley is proposed to be gravel and will not add impervious square footage to the existing conditions. 2. Not Required. See comments in paragraph 1. above. 3. Not Required. See comments in paragraph 1. above. 4. Not Required. See comments in paragraph 1. above. 5. The proposed new structure does not encroach into the flood plain. However, the new structure has been raised approximately 1'-0" higher than the existing structure to create more positive drainage from the new structure than currently exist with the old structure to be demolished. The flood plain has been plotted on the site plan using information received from Marsha Hilmes-Robinson. WATER WASTEWATER 1. OK. 2. OK. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING OK. Shelby Sommer August 1, 2005 Page Two In spite of these externally imposed restraints, Steve and Heidi still have a strong desire to continue to move forward with their original intended use of the property for their long term family residence. Steve and Heidi's initial move is to demolish the existing garage structure and build a new building that can accommodate their storage needs and provide for a laundry, study, and small hobby work shop so that they can move those functions out of their existing home to allow for more living space. This planned construction of an accessory use with habitable space supports Fort Collins City Plan Principles in the following manner: PRINCIPLE LU-1: The proposed project as an infill endeavor promotes growth within the City. PRINCIPLE LU-2: The proposed project maintains and enhances its character and sense of place as defined by the neighborhood of which it is a part. PRINCIPLE HSG-3: The proposed project maintains and enhances neighborhood stability. It improves upon the elements already in place by removing a dilapidated structure and replacing it with a new structure in line with the character of the neighborhood. PRINCIPLE ENV-5: The new structure will be constructed in line with current energy code requirements. PRINCIPLE ENV-8: The new structure will be constructed out of the flood plain and elevated above the finish elevations of the existing structure. PRINCIPLE GM-8: The project represents compact infill development in an area that if left unchanged could continue to degrade and lose its value. PRINCIPLE EXN-1: This project does not represent a significant change to the character of its existing residential development area. If anything the project enhances and preserves the character of the existing neighborhood. Conceptual Review Requirements: The following portion of this letter will be developed in the same format as the conceptual review comments received from the City and attached. ZONONG OK. The Height of the proposed structure is 23'-8". Ph. (970) 225-2704 Fox. {9713) 493-7927 P. 0, Box 271217 - Fort Coln. CO. 80527 August 1, 2005 Shelby Sommer, Associate City Planner Current Planning Department City of Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO. Re: Type I Review for Accessory Building with Accessible Space to 318 East Myrtle Street — "Statement of Planning Objectives" for and response to staff"Conceptual Review Comments". Dear Shelby, First let me thank you for your help in addressing the submittal requirements for this project. In speaking for myself and I believe the Lovaas's as well, your willingness to work with us in modifying submittals and addressing the overwhelming requirements for such a simple project is very much appreciated. The remainder of this letter will address the submittal requirements of "Statement of Planning Objective", and the response to the staff "Conceptual Review Requirements". Statement of Planning Objectives: Steve and Heidi Lovaas bought the home at 318 East Myrtle approximately four years ago as a fixer upper that would allow them to modify and grow the house as their family grew over the years. The existing home is composed of a little less than 1,000 s.f. of tight living space. A single car garage and small work space of an additional approximately 336 total s.f. exists on the rear of the property with access off of the alley way. The garage is in poor repair and currently inadequate to meet the Lovaas's needs for storage and hobby work space. It is not currently used as a garage but entirely for storage. Since Steve and Heidi purchased the home a 100 year flood plain has been imposed on the property and the zoning has been changed to NCM. Both changes have served to severely restrict the originally planned use of the property as a home for a family with plans for growth. A remodel of the house will now require it to be jacked above the flood plain elevation and the small existing basement will have to be filled in. Construction of an accessory use building has been significantly restricted by the rezoning.