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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOLD TOWN NORTH - ODP - 28-99B - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESupstream Dry Creek improvements are made allowing for the removal of the floodway from FEMA maps. AN-3.3: The neighborhood will be edged by major arterials (proposed Vine Drive), collector streets (proposed Redwood Drive and a North College access road), and natural areas (Lake canal and existing woodlands) AN-4.1-4.3: Housing characteristics will vary throughout the ODP. The housing varieties will include town homes, live/work units, and small single family detached houses. AN-4.4: Lot widths and sizes along with block sizes and shapes will vary to add variety to the streetscape. AN-4.5: Home Occupation business's will be encouraged within the town homes and live work units. AN-5.2: Alleys will be utilized within Old Town North. Alleys allow for narrower streets and improve the visual interest of the neighborhood by reducing driveway curb cuts and street facing garage doors. The alleys will also serve as locations for utilities and ancillary buildings. (ii) The current use on Old Town North site is vacant. The southern edge of the site is bounded by the Lake canal. Along the lake canal is a linear woodland and a small wetland on the south east edge of the property. It is the intent of the ODP to provide a 100 foot buffer from development around those wetlands. The Dry Creek Flood way runs along the north edge of the site. No development will occur within the Dry Creek floodway until proposed upstream improvements to Dry Creek are made. When upstream improvements are made, measures will be taken to remove the Dry Creek floodway from flood maps, allowing development to occur along the north edge of the site. The commercial uses within parcel B will transition the North College commercial district into the mixed uses within parcel A. Through adherence to the Cities master traffic plan, a north college access road as well as two points of access connecting Old Town North to North College Avenue are proposed. Major vehicular access points to the site will occur from the future Vine Drive realignment, East Vine Street, and Redwood Street. (iii) The commercial portion of the ODP (parcel B) will be developed in the indeterminate future. Depending on future market activities for differing uses, the number of employees has yet to be determined. (iv) Old Town North is a community designed under new urbanism and City Plan principles with the underlying goal of creating an affordable and attractive housing development. All design decisions are and will be made under these principles. (v) A neighborhood meeting will be held for the Old Town North ODP. (vi) The project has always been referred to as Old Town North. (vii) The major land use conflict has been the Dry Creek Floodway and the North Vine realignment. To address this conflict, the area of Old Town North proposed within the Dry Creek Floodway will be the last phase of development. This phase will occur after Community Appearance and Design CAD 1.3-1.4: As described in the above project description, The streetscape will be functional and safe as well as visually appealing through the use of tree lawns, shade trees (spaced on average of 40' on center) and offset sidewalks. CAD 3.1: The mixed use town homes will reflect a "cottage industry" aesthetic tying into the traditional feel created throughout Old Town North. Economic Sustainability and Development ECON 1.3: The Old Town North ODP will allow for easy access to employment centers as well as promote efficient transit networks and vehicular trip reduction. Housing HSG-1: Old Town north will contain a variety of housing types including single family, single family attached (town homes), and mixed use dwellings (live work units). The close vicinity of the North College commercial district as well as the proposed commercial uses within the ODP, will provide nearby employment opportunities for the future residents of Old Town North. HSG-2: By qualifying as a state financed affordable housing project, Old Town North will be able to provide affordable housing to low/moderate income families who otherwise may not be able to afford housing. According to City Plan Policy HSG-2.2 which states "The City will support and encourage the private development of affordable housing by offering incentives and reducing local government barriers to the construction of additional units." it is anticipated that the City will assist the developer in keeping the project affordable by "reducing local government barriers" that may impede the "affordability" of housing within Old Town North. Environment ENV-1: By providing employment opportunities within walking distance from any part of the Development, the Old Town North ODP will reduce the potential total vehicle - miles of travel and the air pollution created by them. ENV 4.1: Over 50% of the lots will have a general north south orientation promoting the opportunity for solar energy systems. ENV-7.4: All structures and facilities located within a flood plain will be designed to be consistent with the standards and criteria of the Fort Collins and National Flood insurance programs. ENV-5.1: A 100' buffer from development will be provided around the existing wetlands on the south west portion of the ODP. All New Neighborhoods AN-1.3: The majority of the residential street widths will conform to the narrow residential local street design standards. These narrow streets will calm traffic without hampering access and mobility. AN-2.1: Outdoor common spaces will be located within walking distance of all homes within Old Town North. Statement of Planning Objectives Project Description Old Town North is planned to be an affordable housing project based on new urbanism neighborhood design principles. These principles lay the foundation for the neighborhood design and its inherent amenities. Smaller lot sizes combined with single family town homes encourages responsible and efficient land use. Tree lined streets, off set sidewalks, front porches and alley ways, hark back to an era of family and community cohesiveness. Mixed use live/work units will encourage small family owned business to serve the Old Town North community as well as surrounding development. Narrow streets will bring neighbors closer while slowing traffic and creating a pedestrian friendly community. (i) The following planning objectives for the Old Town North ODP follow the City of Fort Collins Principles and Policies of the City Plan and the Land Use Code. Land use LU-1.1: Bounded by North College commercial district to the west and development along East Vine street to the south, the Old Town north ODP promotes cohesion within the North College Avenue Corridor and the City. LU-2: The Old Town North neighborhood will be made up of small traditional "old town" style houses and town homes providing a distinct neighborhood character within the North College Avenue Corridor. The use of mixed use dwellings with the potential for small family run businesses on the street level will create a distinct identifiable neighborhood unique within the city. LU-4: By providing a transition from the North College commercial district to a mixed use residential neighborhood, the Old Town North ODP incorporates the principles and ideas established in the North College Avenue Corridor Plan and the CCN zoning district. Transportation T-1.3- By taking advantage of alleys and the narrow local street design criteria, Old Town North will be a more pedestrian friendly community. Narrower streets (allowable through the use of alleys) slows traffic and provides a safer crossing for pedestrians. T-1.6 — A traffic study has been prepared as part of the ODP submittal to illustrate impacts on traffic operations. The City's adopted level of service standards will be met for automobiles, bicycles, pedestrians and transit. T-3: Mixed use dwellings in Old Town North will limit vehicular travel demand by promoting in home business. The commercial parcel of the ODP is located within walking distance to all residential components of the neighborhood. By providing employment and shopping opportunities within walking distances from residences, vehicular traffic demand will be reduced. T-4.5: Through connection to the existing city trail system, the Old Town North OPD promotes bicycling and pedestrian travel as a viable alternative to automobile use.