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PARCEL I. The Soue, i, or Lot 12. Block 96, HARRISON'S ADDITION to the C,., J Fort Collins,
County of Laruncr. State of Colorado.
PARCEL 2: All of Lot 15. and 16 of the Resubdivision of Lots 13 and 14, Block 96, HARRISON'S
ADDITION to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, per Plat filed September 2, 1902: except the portion
thercof described as follows:
The North 62.5 feet of the West 90 feet of Lots 15 and 16 of the Resubdivision of Lots 13 and ld. Block
96. HARRISON'S ADDITION to the City of Fort Collins, County of Larimcr. State of Colorado.
PARCEL 3: The North 62.5 feet of the West 90 feet of Lots 15 and 16 of the Resubdivision of Lots 13 and
14, Block 96. HARRISON'S ADDITION to the City of Fort Collins, County of Larimer. State of Colorado.
PARCEL J: Lots 17 and 18, Block 96. Resubdivision of Lots 13 and 14, Block 96, HARRISON'S
ADDITION to the City of Fort Collins, County of Larimer, State of Colorado.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FROM: Stewart Title Commitment #99057869
OWNER: Kotin
Easement information from title commitment and recorded plat.
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PARCEL 1: The Souu, 'h of Lot 12, Block 96, HARRISON'S ADDITION to the City .,f Fort Collins,
County of Larimcr, State of Colorado.
PARCEL 2: All of Lot 15. and 16 of the Resubdivision of Lots 13 and 14. Block 96. HARRISON'S
ADDITION to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, per Plat riled September 2, 1902: except the portion
thereof described as follows:
The North 62.5 feet of the West 90 feet of Lots 15 and 16 of the Resubdivision of Lots 13 and 14, Block
96. HARRISON'S ADDITION to the City of Fort Collins, County of Larimer, State of Colorado.
PARCEL 3: The North 62.5 feet of the West 90 feet of Lots 15 and 16 of the Resubdivision of Lots 13 and
14, Block 96, HARRISON'S ADDITION to the City of Fort Collins, County of Latimer, State of Colorado
PARCEL 4: Lots 17 and 18. Block 96, Resubdivision of Lots 13 and 14, Block 96, HARRISON'S
ADDITION to the city of Fort Collins, County of Larimer, State of Colorado.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FROM: Stewart Title Commitment #99057869
OWNER: Kotin
Easement information from title commitment and recorded plat.
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b) Land Use - "Growth within the city will promote a compact development pattern within a well-
defined boundary"
c) Housing - "A variety of housing types and densities will be available throughout the urban area'
d) Growth Management - "The city will promote compatible infill development in targeted areas within
the Community Growth Management Area Boundary."
2. The strict application of the standard in question would render the project practically infeasible. The two
lots (17 & 18) of parcel 4 are owned by one party. Building anything on the vacant eastern lot would
create a non conforming situation on the established western lot of the parcel.
3. The eastern half of Parcel 4 is vacant and represents a break in the street texture. The proposed
construction can be designed to sensitively fill the gap.
4. The proposed new construction would increase overall floor area of the buildings on the parcel to
approximately 11,400 square feet, which would still be under the 12,350 square feet allowable for the
current parcel size as per the Land Use Code.
5. The proposed project, apartment units, is appropriate to the area, providing student housing opportunity
within easy walking distance to Colorado State University and downtown..
6. On -site parking and landscape requirements can be met as per Land Use Code for the proposed
apartment 3-plex.
7. The proposed project would still be subject to Type I Development Review Procedures with approval of
this modification.
LOCKWOOD ARCHITECTS, INC.
Dana W. Lockwood,
LOCKWOOD AQC1J CP8, 420 S. Howes, Ste. 101 B, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 970.493.1023 fax: 970.493.6765 Member American Institute of Architects
4 January 2000
Planning and Zoning Board
c% Planning Department
281 N. College Ave.
P.O. Box 580
FORT COLLINS, CO 80522-0580
Re: Laurel Street Carriage Apartments
300 block of West Laurel Street
REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION
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A modification to the City's Land Use Code, section 4.8(D)(1), requiring 5,000 square feet minimum site area
per building, is requested for project development plans the applicant intends to file for the project, as allowed
per Division 2.8.1 of the Land Use Code. A reduction in the minimum site area is requested to allow for the
construction of a proposed small apartment building.
Request background and explanation is as follows:
The property is located on parcel 4, lots 17 and 18, Block 96, HARRISON'S ADDITION to the City of Fort
Collins, County of Larimer, State of Colorado.
The property is located in the Neighborhood Conservation, Buffer District (N-C-B). The parcel is bounded by
Laurel Street to the south and alleyways to the east and north. Parcel 4 currently has two existing detached
two-story dwelling units located on the western half of the parcel, the eastern half of the parcel is vacant (see
attachment Exhibit A).
Parcel 4 is 12,350 square feet in area, 2,650 square feet short of the 15,000 square feet required by the
Density Land Use Standard for three buildings on the parcel. A modification to the lot density land use standard
set forth in section 4.8(D)(1), requiring 15,000 square feet minimum site area for three buildings, is requested
to be reduced to the available 12,350 square feet .
This modification will allow a proposed 3 unit apartment building to be constructed on the vacant half of the
property (see attachment Exhibit B).
Rational for approval of the Modification:
1. The granting of the modification from the strict application of this standard would result in the benefit to the
city by reason of the fact that the proposed project would address important community needs specifically
defined and addressed in the city's Comprehensive Plan, and as per the following principals:
a) Transportation - "Walking will be a practical and enjoyable means of travel", "The bicycle will be a
viable transportation choice for residents.."
I,OIXWOOD ADGIR Cl'8, 420 S. Howes, Ste. 101 B, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 970.493.1023 fax: 970.493.6765 Member American Institute of ArcMects