HomeMy WebLinkAboutMODIFICATION 718 E. LAUREL - 20-99 - CORRESPONDENCE -3. The Stormwater Utility has no objection to the modification request;
however, Stormwater criteria for on -site detention and water quality
treatment may prohibit the project (once submitted for review) from being
approved.
4. The Current Planning Department would like for the applicant to
further discuss the contention that the proposed 4 single family dwelling
units would "address an important community need and would
substantially alleviate an existing, defined and described problem of City-
wide concern". Where in the City's Community Vision and Goals or the
Principals and Policies are the reasons for the modification of a standard,
as stated by the applicant, supported by the elements of the City Plan?
This completes the staff comments at this time. You may contact me at 221-
6341 to schedule a meeting to discuss these comments, if necessary.
Sincerely,
*AV--
teve Olt
Project Planner
cc: Bob Blanchard, Current Planning Director
Zoning
Stormwater
Nilda F. Getty
Project File #20-99
2. Peter Barnes of the Zoning Department offered the following comments:
a. It does not appear that the applicant has shown how the proposal
meets the standards in Section 2.8.2(H) in the LUC. A worst case
example of what the applicant "thinks" would be approved as a
permitted use -by -right has been submitted (the 8-plex referred to
as 2 4-plexes with 14 parking spaces). However, this worst case
example does not comply with the LUC because:
• of the size of the parking lot, landscaped islands and
perimeter landscaping would be required;
• there would have to be 2 4-plex buildings, not 1 large 8-plex
building;
• the 8-plex does not comply with the 15' rear setback
requirement;
• an access to each building must be on an exterior wall facing
a;public or private street.
There could be more reasons for non-compliance depending on a
specific design.
b. The applicant should submit a scaled plan of -a proposal for a by -
right project that complies with the standards set forth in Sections
4.7(D) and (E) of the LUC. This will help the applicant make an
argument based on Section 2.8.2(H). One standard that the
applicant cannot use is Section 2.8.2(H)(3) because there is no
hardship associated with the request.
C. If this modification is approved by the Planning and Zoning Board
then the applicant must submit the actual Project Development
Plan as an administrative (Type I) review for the single family
dwelling units. The request cannot be done as a Building Permit
review under Section 4.7(B)(1).
Please contact Peter, at 221-6760, if you have questions about these
comments.
Commt ty Planning and Environmental xvices
Current Planning
City of Fort Collins
September 24, 1999
Gemini LLC
c/o W. C. Turner
1200 28th Street, Suite 201
Boulder, CO. 80303
Dear Mr. Turner,
Staff has reviewed your documentation for the 718 East Laurel Street -
Modification of Standard 4.7(D)(1) request that was submitted to the City on
August 13, 1999, and would like to offer the following comments:
1. This property is located on the north side of East Laurel Street
between Cowan and Stover Streets. It is in the NCM - Neighborhood
Conservation, Medium Density Zoning District. The proposed single
family residential lots are permitted in this District, subject to an
administrative (Type I) review and public hearing for a decision. However,
Section 4.7(D)(1) of the Land Use Code (LUC) states:
Minimum lot area shall be the equivalent of two (2) times the floor
area of the building(s), but not less that the following: Five thousand
(5,000) square feet for a single family or two-family dwelling and six
thousand (6, 000) square feet for all other uses.
The applicant is requesting a modification of the standard to allow for 4
single family dwelling units on the existing property that is 13,600
square feet in size, resulting in each dwelling unit being on a lot
approximately 3.400 square feet in size. This request for a modification of
the standard not being met will be reviewed by City staff, who will take a
recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Board for a decision.
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