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Home My WebLink AboutMELDRUM/MYRTLE 4-PLEX - PDP - 13-01 - DECISION - FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS & DECISION! � U i 2 z 4 -CA OR- 36 ----------------�� -----�-------'-------_-__-__! _ ___°� ��_��. z?z�-sum �M�---�r�------------- s• �24 - City of Fort Collins -Type 1 Administrative Hearing Findings, Conclusions, and Decision Meldrum/Myrtle Four-Plex PDP - #13-01 November 26, 2001 Page 4 C. The Project Development Plan complies with all applicable General Development Standards contained in Article 3 of the Land Use Code. DECISION The Meldrum/Myrtle Four-Plex Project Development Plan #13-01 is hereby approved by the Hearing Officer without condition. DATED THIS 26th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2001. *MR 0- Robert C. Widner, Hearing Officer RCW\57069.12\394317.01 City of Fort Collins -Type 1 Administrative Hearing Findings, Conclusions, and Decision Meldrum/Myrtle Four-Plex PDP - #13-01 November 26, 2001 Page 3 general comments from those in attendance established a need for greater housing opportunities within the area such as the proposed four-plex. Non-resident owners of nearby multifamily and rental properties testified that there exists a serious demand for additional off-street and public parking in the general vicinity of the PDP. In addition, the proposed four-plex would be likely used for the housing of university student populations. Testimony further established that student populations often generate a higher demand for parking than other types of residential users due to the greater number of drivers residing within each residential dwelling unit. While these concerns may be relevant to the City for purposes of reviewing the parking standards applicable to this type of multifamily use within this area, the testimony and the Staff Report established that this project met or exceeded the parking standard made applicable to the proposed use by the Fort Collins Land Use Code. 2. Compliance with Article 4 and the LMN District Standards: The Project Development Plan complies with all applicable requirements of Article 4 and the Neighborhood Conservation, Buffer District (NCB). The Staff Report summarizes the PDP's compliance with these standards and no specific evidence was presented to contradict the statements and conclusion of the staff report concerning compliance or to otherwise refute the compliance with Article 4 or the NCB District Standards. 3. Compliance with Article 3 — General Development Standards: The Project Development Plan complies with all applicable requirements of Article 3. No evidence was presented to contradict the statements and conclusion of the staff report concerning compliance or to otherwise refute the compliance with the Article 3 Standards SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS A. The proposed land uses are permitted in the Neighborhood Conservation Buffer zone district. B. The Project Development Plan complies with all applicable district standards of Section 4.8 of the Land Use Code, Neighborhood Conservation zone district. R C W \5706 9.12\394317.01 City of Fort Collins -Type 1 Administrative Hearing Findings, Conclusions, and Decision Meldrum/Myrtle Four-Plex PDP - #13-01 November 26, 2001 Page 2 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING: Evidence presented to the Hearing Officer established no controversy or facts to refute that the hearing was properly posted, legal notice mailed, and notice published. A neighborhood meeting was not required and was not held. PUBLIC HEARING: The Hearing Officer, presiding pursuant to the Fort Collins Land Use Code, opened the hearing at approximately 8:45 p.m. on November 14, 2001 in a conference room of the City of Fort Collins Planning Department located at 281 North College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. RECORD OF HEARING: The Hearing Officer accepted during the hearing the following evidence: (1) Planning Department Staff Report; (2) application, plans, maps, and other supporting documents submitted by the applicant and the applicant's agents to the City of Fort Collins; (3) a sign-up sheet of persons attending the hearing and citizens speaking in favor of or against the application; and (4) a tape recording of testimony provided during the hearing. The LUC, the City's Comprehensive Plan, and the formally promulgated policies of the City are all considered part of the evidence considered by the Hearing Officer. FACTS AND FINDINGS 1. Compatible with Surrounding Uses: The proposed development is adjacent to the following surrounding zoning and land uses: N: NCB — single family residential S: NCB — single family residential E: CC — Office Building W: NCB — single family residential The testimony and evidence presented by the Applicant and the City staff established that the use proposed by the PDP was generally consistent with other adjacent and neighboring land uses. A multi -family residential building, with up to four units, is a permitted use in the NCB zone district subject to administrative review. The mass, height, and architecture of the proposed building was found generally consistent with adjacent structures and the project presents a logical transition (in terms of height, mass, intensity of use, architectural style, and location of parking area) between the immediate adjacent uses to the east and west. Other RCW\57069.12\394317.01 City of Fort Collins Comm 'ty Planning and Environmenta' !rvices Current Planning CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER TYPE 1 ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND DECISION ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING DATE: PROJECT: APPLICANT: November 14; 2001 Meldrum/Myrtle Four-Plex, Project Development Plan - #13-01 The Architect's Studio c/o Carr Bieker 151 Mountain Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 OWNER: Charles and Ann Knight 2244 Camino Del Rosario Santa Barbara, CA 93108 HEARING OFFICER: Robert C. Widner, Esq. Gorsuch Kirgis LLP Tower I, Suite 1000 1515 Arapahoe Street Denver, Colorado 80202 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND: The. Meld ru m/Myrtle Four-Plex is a project development plan (PDP) for a four unit multi -family dwelling located at the southeast corner of Meldrum Street and Myrtle Street. The four-plex will be located behind two existing detached single family dwellings and will face onto Myrtle Street. The project will gain access from the adjacent alley. Off-street parking will be provided in both a surface lot and in garages incorporated into the building. The two existing houses along Meldrum Street will remain in place and other than private easements to accommodate sidewalk and landscaping improvements required for the four-plex, these existing residential uses will not be altered. A subdivision plat accompanies the PDP. The plat will create a lot upon which the proposed four-plex will be constructed. The property was annexed in 1873 as part of the City of Fort Collins Annexation. SUMMARY OF HEARING OFFICER DECISION: Approval ZONE DISTRICT: Neighborhood Conservation, Buffer District (NCB) 281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6750 • FAX (970) 416-2020