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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCHEROKEE FLYING HEIGHTS - PDP - 17-00 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESto break up the large multi -family buildings into more traditional "old town" residential facades in order to be compatible with the character of the existing neighborhood. (ii) There are three main open space areas in the proposed development. The first is a combination open space/ water quality pond at the entry of the development. The other two are between parking areas, and the adjacent land owners. This is intended to diminish the effect of the parking lots on the existing neighbors. The Circulation is essentially a deep cul-de-sac with a 100' diameter turn radius as requested by the Poudre Fire Authority. It is a private drive 24' wide with parking on both sides. Both the open areas, and the drive will be maintained by the home owners association. (iii) The project is intended to have both for sale, and for rent units in it. All open space, sidewalks, parking and drives will be maintained by the home owners association. (v) The project is a relatively dense multi -family project clustered around a private drive. This layout was chosen for the efficiency it offered as well as the interior focus it offers. It is hoped that by facing the units toward one another, we will create a sense of community as residents use their front porches. It is even possible given the fact that the speeds on the drive will be quite slow with no thru traffic that the drive may take on a dual use as a bicycling and roller blading area for children in the project. (vii) There are no known wetlands or natural areas either on or adjacent to the site. Landscaping is provided between the proposed project, and the adjacent neighbors in an effort to provide a transition between land uses. (ix) The project is being call Cherokee Flying Heights. It is my understanding that the project has been to conceptual review many times under many names, mostly by applicants who attempted to reuse the existing foundations on the property. (1) The developer wishes to commence development as soon as possible following approval of the project. All open space and amenities will be developed in one phase. Sincerely, d / Mikal Torgerson � M. Torgerson Architects May 9, 2000 Ron Fuchs Planner City of Fort Collins 281 North College Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 Dear Ron: Attached is a PDP application for a 21 unit designated affordable condominium project we propose at 105 south Taft Hill Road. The property is owned by Jensen Investment Group LLC, which is entirely owned by Michael Jensen. Statement of Planning Objectives: (i) The project as proposed furthers the following goals and policies of City Plan. Section 1.2.2 C states that one purpose of the code is to "foster safe, efficient and economic use of the land, the city's transportation infrastructure, and other public facilities and services". The project as proposed is clearly an efficient use of the land, and because it is a relatively dense affordable housing project on a major bus route, it will also promote the efficient use of the cities transportation infrastructure. Section 1.2.2 F "encouraging patterns of land use which decrease trip length of automobile travel and encourage trip consolidation" is furthered by this project again because the development has a high density, and is an infill project near the cities core, it will likely decrease VMT. Section 1.2.2 G "increasing public access to mass transit, sidewalks, trails, bicycle routes and other alternative modes of transportation." This project furthers this goal by providing affordable housing on a major bus route, therefore increasing public access to mass transit. Section 1.2.2 (H) "reducing energy consumption and demand." Attached multi -family construction is an inherently energy efficient housing type, and therefore furthers this goal. Section 1.2.2 (L) "encouraging the development of vacant properties within established areas." As this project is an infill type development, it clearly furthers this goal. Section 1.2.2 (M) "ensuring that development proposals are sensitive to the character of existing neighborhoods". The architecture we are proposing is "neo traditional", and is designed M.iorgernon 211 lefferson Fort Collins, CO 80524 970.416,7431 1.888.416.7431 fax: 970.416.7435 Email: mikal©archifex.com hffFiDwww orchifex.com