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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSIDEHILL, FILING ONE - PDP - 32-01B - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESDisturbance of natural areas is not applicable within SideHill filing one. Vill. Development Phasing Development of the site is scheduled begin in Spring 2003, and continue through 2005 Boundaries of anticipated construction phases are indicated graphically on the PDP Construction Phasing Plan. V. Planning Rationale & Assumptions SideHill Filing One is planned as a walkable, livable, and varied neighborhood. An interconnected network of streets and walkways lead to common destinations (future neighborhood center, future city park, small neighborhood park) within the neighborhood. Housing types are located so as to minimize traffic conflicts, form transitions to existing and future development, work with the existing topography, maximize solar orientation of single-family lots, and optimize resident access to common elements. VI. Applicable Criteria The uses proposed at SideHill Filing One are: Standard and small lot single-family detached dwellings Multifamily dwellings - A neighborhood shopping center development - A small neighborhood center will be is proposed in the adjacent Rigden Farm included in future filings of this development The residential density within the MMN (Medium Density Mixed Use Neighborhood) of SideHill Filing One is 12.03 dwelling units per net acre of residential land. The residential density within the LMN Zone of 5 or more dwelling units per acre will be confirmed with the completion of future PDP applications as per Section 2.3.2 H 8. A variety of housing types — twenty-plex multi -family (11 %), standard lot single-family (30%), and small lot single-family (59%) - are proposed within the first filing. Corner lots are generally larger, and smaller lots are located close to open space areas. To the extent practical, similar housing types face each other across local streets. Housing at SideHill Filing One is designed to meet the requirements of Article 3, Division 3.5.2 of the Land Use Code. A neighborhood center serving SideHill Filing One is planned as a part of future filings of this development and is located along SideHill Boulevard. No known, existing neighborhood centers are within 3,960 feet of the proposed center. A neighborhood shopping center is proposed on the southeast corner East Drake and Timberline Roads as part of the Rigden Farm development. The proposed small neighborhood park is within 1/3rd mile of over 90% of the dwellings at SideHill Filing One. No residential blocks at SideHill Filing One are greater than 12 acres in size; and no blocks exceed 700 feet in length without a green space area to break up the block length. Street Pattern and Connectivity Standards are met on the proposed plan "... unless rendered infeasible due to unusual topographic features,... or a natural area or feature." as per the Land Use Code. Compact Urban Growth Standards are met with the proposed plan. VII. Conflict Mitigation The vehicular and pedestrian circulation system is designed to reduce potential VMTs by creating, direct pedestrian routes to multi -modal streets and nearby schools, parks, shopping, employment, and other common destinations. SideHill Filing One is planned as a walkable, livable, and varied neighborhood. An interconnected network of streets and walkways lead to common destinations (the Rigden Farm neighborhood center, the future SideHill neighborhood Center, parks, schools and future trail system) in and near the neighborhood. Edges of the neighborhood are clearly defined by major streets and open space features. A density of over twelve (12) dwelling units per acre is achieved within the MMN Zone at SideHill Filing One through the provision of a mix of housing types and lot sizes. With completion of future filings, the LMN Zone district will have a density over five (5) units per acre. Standard lot single-family houses, small lot single-family houses and multi -family units are anticipated in future phases. II. Open Space & Circulation Systems Open space areas and major circulation corridors, as defined on the Structure Plan, are major factors influencing the design. As indicated above, the neighborhood is planned to provide easy pedestrian access to the future transit stop located along Timberline Road, internal neighborhood parks and open spaces, the future neighborhood center within this development, the proposed neighborhood shopping center at Rigden Farm, and the multi -modal streets on the west and south property lines; as well as allowing convenient connections between on -site dwellings. A variety of open space areas will be available to the residents including the proposed small neighborhood park, pocket park and other open space areas surrounding multi -family areas. All of these areas are within easy walking distance of the majority of the dwellings in the neighborhood. III. Ownership & Maintenance Privately owned open spaces within the Limits of Development at SideHill Filing One will be owned and maintained by owners' associations. All detached dwellings are planned to be platted on fee simple lots, and are anticipated to be individually owned. IV. Estimated Employment Although no significant on -site employment uses are planned, the SideHill Filing One neighborhood is well located to provide housing opportunities in close proximity to the expanding employment along Timberline Road, Harmony Corridor employment district, the Prospect employment district and downtown Fort Collins. SideHill Filing One Project Development Plan Statement of Planning Objectives November 27, 2002 SideHill Filing One - proposed as the first phase of a master planned area included in the Johnson Property O.D.P. SideHill Filing One is located on ± 43.65 acres at the intersection of East Drake Road and Timberline Roads and represents the implementation of a "Medium Density Mixed Use Neighborhood° and a "Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood as defined in City Plan. The proposed uses are consistent with the adopted Structure Plan, and other City Plan elements as indicated below. All uses proposed are "Type 1" uses as defined in the Land Use Code. City Plan Principles and Policies SideHill Filing One is consistent with the applicable Land Use Principles and Policies adopted by the City of Fort Collins. The site is designed to promote construction that will contribute positively to the type of neighborhoods found in the City; and will promote a compact development pattern by encouraging development in a mixed -use neighborhood, conducive to bicycle, pedestrian, and transit use. Adequate public facilities are planned, or are available to serve the proposed development, and the development is proposed at the density encouraged in City Plan. No natural areas exist within Filing One. Open space is provided within a small neighborhood park, detention areas and other open tracts of land. Transportation principles and policies promote development designs that are pedestrian and transit friendly, provide easy access to "multi -modal" streets, and allow easy connections to the planned, community wide, pedestrian network; while recognizing that private automobiles will continue to be an important means of transportation. Emphasis was placed on providing a strong pedestrian connection from the community to the future commercial development within Rigden Farm and to the proposed Transfort Bus Stop. SideHill Filing One is designed accordingly. Both Timberline and East Drake Roads will include detached walkways and bike lanes. Community Appearance and Design related principles and policies describe elements such as street design, layout and street tree emphasis, and appropriate public spaces that are reflected in the plans for SideHill Filing One. A variety of housing types (multi -family buildings, small lot single-family, and standard single- family lots) and densities are planned within filing one. Additional housing types area anticipated in future filings.