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Home My WebLink AboutCARIBOU APARTMENTS - PDP - 18-02A - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESPolicy ENV-5.1 The site is located adjacent to an existing wetlands and development is located away from the boundary by utilizing a 100-foot buffer. 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 3 different types of buildings are to be proposed. The architecture will provide variety while maintaining an overall architectural theme. Thanks for your time and consideration. development review process. Sincerely, Cafk c i M&*kO Cathy Mathis VF Ripley Associates, Inc. I look forward to working with you during the Page 4 of 4 The site is located on Timberline Road, which is proposed to be an enhanced travel corridor. A future Transfort bus stop is provided for on Timberline, just south of Caribou. The proposed development will connect with existing street bicycle lanes as well as provide pedestrian connectivity to transit stops, 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 The L-shaped private street will be built to City standards and will be lined with 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 HSG-2: The City will encourage the creation and expansion of affordable housing opportunities and preservation of existing housing stock. The Caribou Apartments provide affordable housing that will help maintain proportional balance to the wages of the City's labor force in addition to dispersing this type of development throughout the Fort Collins urban area and the region. PRINCIPLE ENV-5: Natural habitat/ecosystems (wildlife, wetlands, and riparian areas) will be protected and enhanced within the developed landscape of Fort Collins. Page 3 of 4 The diagonal south property line runs parallel to the City's stormwater property known as the Timberline Sump. The City has identified the area as a Designated Natural Habitat (wetlands). A 100-foot buffer zone from the wetland boundary has been provided. The overall site grade slopes from the northeast corner to the south property line. Site detention will be at the northeast corner of the site and directly adjacent to the City -owned stormwater area. Proposed open space is located along the southern boundary and at the clubhouse area. Amenities include lawn areas, walking paths, picnic tables and benches. The clubhouse will provide a range of recreational opportunities and events for the neighborhood. A network of pedestrian sidewalks as well as walking paths is provided throughout the site. Vehicular circulation will be via an L-shaped private street intersecting with Caribou Drive and a right- in/right-out at Timberline. The private street will be built to public street standards, with 30 feet of pavement, detached sidewalks and a tree lawn. The design objectives of the landscape plan are to screen parking and service areas, to provide an attractive streetscape and also to enhance the pedestrian and vehicular experience within the site. Street trees are proposed along Timberline Road, Caribou Drive and the private street. 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. Open grassy areas will provide children with space to play and run. The proposed Caribou Apartments development exemplifies many of the Principles and Policies of the City Plan including: 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 Page 2of4 /F J� June 14, 2002 VF RIPLEY Bob Barkeen ASSOCIATES INC. Current Planning Department Landscape Architecture City of Fort Collins Urban Design 281 North College Avenue Planning P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins CO 80521-0580 401 N'esl Mountain Avenue Suite 201 Pon Collins, CO 90521-2664 PHONE (970) 224-5828 RE: Planning Objectives for Caribou Apartments Multi -Family Development FAX (970) 224-1662 Dear Bob, The Caribou Apartments project is comprised of approximately 10.25 acres. The site is located at the southwest corner of Timberline Road and Caribou Drive. The City of Fort Collins has stormwater land abutting the southern side of the property and Timberline Mini -Storage is located to the west. Undeveloped land in the Collindale Business Park is located on the north side of Caribou Drive and Sunstone Subdivision is located on the east side of Timberline Road. The Caribou site is zoned E (Employment District) with a modification previously granted for the 25% Secondary Uses requirement. The applicant is proposing a multi -family residential development of 193 units. The developer's mission is to provide a combination of income restricted and market -rate units. The project has already received private Activity Bond Allocations from the Affordable Housing Board. The gross residential density is 18.8 dwelling units per acre. Proposed development for the site includes 6 multi -family buildings and an office/clubhouse with a manager's unit. The dwelling units are accommodated in two different building types with free-standing garages. All buildings will contain 1 and/or 2 bedroom units. The six apartment buildings are configured in combinations of 20, 32 or 44 dwelling units. They are designed as three-story structures with a two-story arrangement at each end. Through the use of step -backs, gables and variations in roof height, the building elevations are broken up to provide compositional interest. Brick is applied as a wainscot base with accents of full -height brick at certain gable ends. Cementitious fiberboard siding and 25-year composition shingles provide long-term quality finishes for the project. Page 1 of 4