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HomeMy WebLinkAbout210-212 W. MAGNOLIA ST., URBAN LIVING LOFTS - PDP - 24-05 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESThis mixed -use project embraces the objectives of the Downtown District, Canyon Avenue Sub -District, offering employment in the form of professional office located on the 1" floor with high density residential located on the top three floors. The Urban Living Lofts at Magnolia Street 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, Alan Strope Urban Living Concepts, LLC. 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 The site is located on Magnolia, one block 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 T4: 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 Magnolia 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 PoheyDD1.10 Service -Oriented Businesses PolicyDD-1.13 Ground Floor Uses Policy DD-1.15 Housing To the rear of the office space will have an attached parking garage structure, 8,090 square feet, for the residential units, while other parking is available on Magnolia Street for the tenants and clients of the commercial office space. The enclosed parking will consist of 23 parking spaces for the owners of the loft units. Current access to the existing parking at the rear of the commercial space of the building will continue to the new covered parking. The new parking will be a secure and covered yet have openings that will allow for natural air -flow throughout the parking structure. Access from the existing alleyway will allow for ingress/egress of the parking. Bike racks will be also be provided within the parking area for both owners and tenants of the commercial office space. The upper three floors will consist of residential loft units ranging in size from 850 square feet to 1,550 square feet with lobby area located on each floor. Open light shafts will travel from the roof throughout each floor allowing for natural light in all areas. The building will have an elevator providing access to the storage for each of the units located in the basement of the existing building to the 4t' floor access. The site has been designed with pedestrian use in mind by utilizing enhanced 6' sidewalks adjacent to the building. From the location, many existing sidewalks lead to many downtown destinations including the Mason Street Corridor, one block to the east. The finishes on the proposed building will include a mix of stone, stucco and pre -cast concrete and brick. A metal canopy and decorative balconies will give the building an urban feel. The roofing material is a colorful mix of clay tile. 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. Urban Living Lofts at Magnolia Street 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. Urban Living Lofts at Magnolia Street 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, URBAN LIVINGY��4d At Magnolia S t r e e t May 9, 2005 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, Urban Living Lofts at Magnolia Street is a proposed mixed -use building to be located on 210/212 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins. The proposed structure will be a 4-story mixed use facility, with commercial office and covered parking at ground level and three stories of residential lofts. Currently, the site contains an office building with a parking lot in the rear. There is alley access running north/south from Magnolia Street to The First National Bank parking lot. This alley is located on the west side of the existing commercial building. Located on Magnolia Street there is a sidewalk running parallel with the street. Large mature trees and landscaping are also located on the property. This property is in the "D"-Downtown district. Existing buildings and land uses located adjacent to the property are as follows: • To the west, there is a newly constructed large single-family private residential home. This home shares the alley access located on the west side of the property. • To the north, the First National Bank parking lot and drive up tellers are located. This has been newly remodeled and is a 4-story building. • To the east, a parking lot owned and used by the First National Bank Employee parking. • Across the street to the south is a residential home with a single -story laundry mat located to the west of the home. • Diagonal to the southwest is a one-story commercial building housing Key Bank. The proposed building will be four stories, 28,910 approximate square feet of building. The building is placed on the property lines, approximately 95 by 125 feet, as allowed in the Downtown District which encourages minimal setbacks. The project will offer professional office space including a conference center on the 1 " floor of the building.