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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTRAILHEAD - PDP - 43-02A - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESMountain Vista Subarea Plan Principles and Policies include the following: PRINCIPLE MV-LU-1: The Mountain Vista Subarea will have a balance of residential, commercial, civic and social facilities. Policy MV-LU-1.1 Regarding a balance of land uses. By providing the opportunity for a variety of housing choices within the subarea plan, the Trailhead project presents an integral part of the interrelated neighborhood districts located to the south of the commercial core. PRINCIPLE MV-T-1: Consistent with the Land Use Code, the transportation system within the subarea will have: 1) arterial corridors providing efficient access to and through the subarea, including major features such as railroad under/overpasses, a new 1-25 interchange, and significant landscape mitigation features. A Minor Arterial street is planned to go through the Trailhead site, thus providing an important arterial corridor for the subarea. Policy MV-T-1.1 Regarding landscape buffers. Generous landscape buffers will be used along East Vine Drive and the proposed Minor Arterial street. PRINCIPLE MV-CAD-3: Neighborhoods in Mountain Vista will be designed to promote distinct neighborhood structure and identity. The Trailhead neighborhood will have it's own separate identity, while at the same time providing pedestrian linkages between Trailhead and other development. PRINCIPLE MV-NOL-1 The Mountain Vista Subarea will provide a balanced system of recreation facilities, parks, trails, natural areas, and open lands. The Trailhead property provides several important links for the subarea in terms of open space, parks and trails. Trails and greenways will occur along the realigned Larimer and Weld Canal at the northern boundary of the property, as well as a tie in to the along the eastern edge of the property, between Waterglen and this site. Page 7 12/23/03 PRINCIPLE AN-2: A wide range of open lands, such as small parks, squares, greens, play fields, natural areas, orchards and gardens, greenways, and other outdoor spaces should be integrated into neighborhoods. Policy AN-2.1 Neighborhood Parks and Outdoor Spaces Policy AN-2.3 Untreated Irrigation Water A small centrally located park will be within walking distance to all of the residents of the Trailhead neighborhood. Extensive amounts of open space are included as well as a greenbelt/trail system linking the neighborhoods together. The trail system will tie into the proposed citywide parks trail system planned for the northeast part of the City. In addition, the developers plan to use untreated on -site well water for irrigation of open space areas, lessening the burden on the public water system. PRINCIPLE LMN-1: Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhoods will have an overall minimum average density of five (5) dwelling units per acre, achieved with a mix of housing types. Policy LMN 1.2 Mix of Housing Types and Lot Sizes The Trailhead neighborhood would include a variety of housing choices for the community. These include single- family detached, single family attached and multi -family. In addition, the developers plan to create an opportunity for affordable housing by integrating low- income residences into the surrounding neighborhood. The overall minimum density will be five dwelling units per acre. PRINCIPLE LMN-2: The size, layout and design of a Low Density Mixed - Use Neighborhood should make it conducive to walking, with all the dwellings sharing the street and sidewalk system and a Neighborhood Center. Policy LMN-2.2 Neighborhood Center Policy LMN-2.3 Neighborhood Center Location Policy LMN-2.5 Neighborhood Center Access Policy LMN-2.8 Access to Transit Policy LMN-2.9 Outdoor Spaces A centrally located neighborhood center is situated within walking distance of all residences. It includes a small park with grassy areas and walking paths, a community building, and a daycare facility. The center is located adjacent to the proposed Minor Arterial street, a logical transit stop location. Page 6 12/23/03 The Trailhead property is located within the Community Growth Management Area. The required infrastructure standards will be met by improving East Vine Drive and building internal public streets to current City standards. All utilities and storm drainage systems will be to City or district standards. PRINCIPLE GM-5: The provision of adequate public facilities and the phasing of infrastructure improvements will be important considerations in the timing and location of development. Policy GM-5.1 Phasing of Development Water, sewer, emergency services and schools can adequately serve the Trailhead development. At least one -sixth of Trailhead's boundary is adjacent to existing City limits. Water will be provided by ELCO and the water source will be from Soldier Canyon Water Plant via an existing 6-inch line along Vine Drive and an existing 24-inch line along Mountain Vista. Water for landscape irrigation will be provided by on -site wells. Sanitary sewer will connect into an existing 18-inch Boxelder sanitary sewer line along Vine Drive at the southeast corner of the site. There is also an existing Boxelder 21-inch sanitary sewer line at the northeast corner of the site. PRINCIPLE GM-6: Development will pay it "fair share" of the cost of providing needed public facilities and services. Policy GM-6.1 Fees and Development Regulations Policy GM-6.2 Limited -Income Housing The Trailhead development will be paying their fair share of the cost of providing desired public transportation connections. In addition, the project will provide an opportunity for much -needed affordable housing as identified in the 1999 Priority Affordable Needs and Strategies Report. PRINCIPLE ANA: New neighborhoods will be integral parts of the broader community structure. Policy AN-1.1 Relationships to Residential Districts Policy AN-1.2 Street networks The Trailhead development will be convenient to the proposed Community Commercial District by utilizing multiple streets connecting into and out of the neighborhood and by encouraging alternative modes of transportation. Page 5 12/23/03 PRINCIPLE HSG —1: A variety of housing types and densities will be available throughout the urban area for all income levels. Policy HSG-1.2 Housing Supply Policy HSG-1.4 Land for Residential Development Policy HSG-1.5 Special Needs Housing The Trailhead development offers housing opportunities with more affordability and proximity to the proposed major commercial and employment centers, while providing a mix of housing types within the development. PRINCIPLE HSG —2: The City will encourage the creation and expansion of affordable housing opportunities and preservation of existing housing stock. Policy HSG-2.2 Incentives Policy HSG-2.3 Development Practices Policy HSG-2.5 Distribution of Affordable Housing The Trailhead development will provide affordable housing that will help maintain proportional balance to the wages of the City's labor force in addition to dispersing this type of development throughout the Fort Collins region. PRINCIPLE ENV-5: Natural habitat/ecosystems (wildlife, wetlands, and riparian areas) will be protected and enhanced within the developed landscape of Fort Collins. Policy ENV-5.1 Protection and Enhancement The site contains existing Ponderosa Pine farmstead windbreaks. The developers intend comply with the buffer standards to preserve these trees and their wildlife habitat. In addition, the developers will enhance these areas with existing on -site well water. PRINCIPLE GM-2: The City will consider the annexation of new territory into the City limits when the annexation of such property conforms to the vision, goals, and policies of City Plan Policy GM-2.1 Annexation Policies Page 4 12/23/03 Development of this project will create the Minor Arterial Street and Trailhead's proximity to East Vine Drive will utilize alternative transportation modes. PRINCIPLE T-5: The City will acknowledge pedestrian travel as a viable transportation mode and elevate it in importance to be in balance with all other modes. Direct pedestrian connections will be provided and encouraged from place of residence to transit, schools, activity centers, work and public facilities. Policy T-5.2 Connections The Trailhead development will provide a network of sidewalks and trails connecting pedestrian and bicyclists to different parts of the neighborhood, as well as linking them to the Citywide trail system. Direct sidewalk access from ends of cul-de-sacs will be provided where logical connections can be made. PRINCIPLE CAD-1: Each addition to the street system will be designed with consideration to the visual character and the experience of the citizens who use the street system and the adjacent property. Together, the layout of the street network and the streets themselves will contribute to the character, form and scale of the city. Policy CAD-1.1 Street Design Standards Policy CAD-1.2 Street Layout The proposed street system for the Trailhead development will conform to City street standards. The pattern and layout of the public streets will be simple, direct and interconnected. The local streets will tie into the minor arterial at appropriate distances. The site is designed to incorporate generous green space and landscaping along the Minor Arterial. Street trees are used throughout the project to enhance the street layout. PRINCIPLE ECON-1: The City will pursue a balanced and sustainable economic development program. Policy ECON-1.3 Infrastructure and Capital facilities The site is located within close proximity to the proposed major Community Commercial District at Summitview Drive and Mountain Vista Drive. Multi modes of transportation will be available by utilizing the street network and the trail system. A daycare center is proposed within the Trailhead development, which provides a convenient location for people working in the nearby employment and commercial centers. Page 3 12/23/03 incorporated along irrigation ditches and throughout the site so residents can easily walk or bike to the neighborhood center as well as the proposed citywide trail system. City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed Trailhead Project Development Plan PRINCIPLE LU-1: Growth within the city will promote a compact development pattern within a well-defined boundary. Policy LU-1.1 Compact Urban Form The project is located in a vicinity of the northeast part of town that has been identified on the City Structure Plan as an area designated for future growth. PRINCIPLE LU-2: The city will maintain and enhance its character and sense of place as defined by its neighborhoods, districts, corridors, and edges. Policy LU-2.1 City -Wide Structure Policy LU-2.2 Urban Design With the northeast part of the City growing in activity, this project will enhance the urban character of this area, adding residential to the surrounding proposed commercial and industrial identities, and therefore fitting into the City Structure Plan. Residential neighborhoods located south of the core commercial district will be more cohesive without the employment district in the middle. PRINCIPLE T-1: The physical organization of the city will be supported by a framework of transportation alternative that maximizes access and mobility throughout the city, while reducing dependence upon the private automobile. Policy T-1.1 Land Use Patterns Policy T-1.2 Multi -Modal Streets Policy T-1.4 Adequate Facilities Policy T-1.3 Street Design Criteria Page 2 12/23/03 \/F:F1 i P I EiyASSOCIATES INC Landscape Architecture Urban Design Planning December 23, 2003 Planning and Zoning Board Members Bob Barkeen City of Fort Collins Planning Department 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80522 RE: Planning Objectives for Trailhead Project Development Plan Dear Bob, The Trailhead property consists of 90.93 acres and is located on East Vine Drive, 1/4-mile west of Interstate 25. East Vine Drive borders the site to the south, the Waterglen development to the east and farmland to the north and west. The northern boundary of the project runs in a northeasterly direction, paralleling the Burlington Northern Railroad spur and the Larimer and Weld Canal. Surrounding zoning is LMN to the east and south, and Larimer County FA1 to the west and north. The property is currently zoned FA1 Farming in Larimer County. The property is presently being used for agriculture. The proposed zoning is Low - Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood District (LMN). The project is anticipated to be annexed and zoned in February 2004. The property is contained within the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan and is currently designated as an Employment District (E) on the Mountain Vista Subarea Framework Plan and the City of Fort Collins Structure Plan. The applicants are requesting an LMN District in order to create a diverse neighborhood and provide an opportunity for quality affordable housing in the northeast part of town. The Trailhead development will include a variety of housing choices for the community, with approximately 380 dwelling units proposed. These include small lot single- family detached, attached two-family houses and multi -family units containing four to six dwellings in a building. In addition, the developers plan to create an opportunity for moderately priced housing by integrating lower- income residences into the project. A centrally located neighborhood center is situated within walking distance of all dwellings. li includes a small park with grassy areas and walking paths, a community building, and a daycare facility. Generous amounts of open space and trails are Phone 970.224.5828 Fax 970.224.1662 401 West Mountain Ave. Suite 201 Fort Collins, CO 80521-2604 Page 1 12/23/03 vtripley.com