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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLINDEN PARK (KEATING PROP.) - PDP - 62-98B - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESPOLICY 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 proposed project will have a variety of lot sizes and housing types including single- family houses and duplexes. Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to working with you during the development review process. Sincerely, VF Ripley Associates Louise Herbert POLICY AN-2: a wide variety 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- 2.2 Ownership of Outdoor Spaces. The park / recreational area will provide a visually attractive outdoor space and will be accessible from streets, paths and walkways within the site. Canopy trees on the perimeter of the park will provide shade and seasonal interest. All common open space areas will be maintained by a Homeowner's Association. PRINCIPLE AN-4: Design policies for residential buildings are intended to emphasize creativity, diversity, individuality. The following design policies are based on the premise that truly creative design is responsive o its context and the expressed preferences of citizens, and contributes to a comfortable, interesting community. The proposed single-family residences and duplexes will provide a variation of house models. Building characteristics and materials will aim to be consistent throughout the site. Lot width and depth are varied through the.site ranging from 43.88 to 88.07 feet wide to 79.84 to 145.11 feet deep. POLICY AN-5: All new residential buildings should be designed to emphasize the visually interesting features of the building, as seen from the public street and sidewalk. The visual impact of garage doors, driveways, and other off-street parking will be minimized and mitigated. The proposed units have been designed with garage doors and driveways recessed behind porches or building facades. Bicycle / pedestrian paths or alleys will be landscaped providing visually attractive connections within the project site. Street views will be enhanced with canopy trees and views to or across the park. PRINCIPLE HSG2: The City will encourage the creation and expansion of affordable housing opportunities and preservation of existing housing stock. Policy HSG2.2 Incentives. Policy HSG2.5 Distribution of Affordable Housing. The proposed development will aim to provide homes in a price range appropriate for first time homebuyers. PRINCIPLE ENV-3: Drinking water provided by the City's Water Utility will Meet or exceed customer expectations for quality, quantity, and realiability. Water Conservation will be strongly encouraged. Domestic water is to be provided by South Fort Collins Water District. Policy ENV-3.3 Water Demand Management Policy. The landscape plan for the project will utilize the following xeriscape principles: Plant material with a low to moderate water requirements Limited turf areas Effective use of soil amendments An efficient irrigation system Appropriate maintenance PRINCIPLE AN-1: New neighborhoods will be integral parts of the broader community structure. Policy AN-1.2 Street Networks. Policy AN-1.3 Traffic Calming. Policy AN-1.6 Pedestrian Network. The project provides well — connected street, bicycle/ pedestrian paths and sidewalks within the site and vehicular and pedestrian connections to outside of the neighborhood. Traffic calming and emergency measures within the site include street design, crosswalks and an emergency access located on the northeast corner. evergreen trees will be used to enhance the open space/ detention areas, compliment the architectural character, and seasonal interest. All common open space areas area to be owned and maintained by a Homeowner's Association. City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed plan include: PRINCIPLE LU-4: More specific subarea planning efforts will follow the adoption of these City Plan Principles and Policies which tailor City Plan's city-wide perspective to individual neighborhoods, districts, corridors, and edges. Policy LU: 4.5: Priority Subareas. The proposed development lies within the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan and complies with the Plan Principles and Policies contained in that document. PRINCIPLE CAD-1: Each addition to the street system will be designed with consideration to the visual character and the experience of citizens who will 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- 1.2 Street Layout. Policy CAD-1.3 Streetscape Design. Policy CAD-1.4 Street Tree Design. The proposed street layout is based on a north / south grid pattern centered on a circular street layout with a park forming the `core' of the neighborhood. Canopy trees will constitute the majority of tree plantings that will enhance the park and streetscape. PRINCIPLE HSG1: A variety of housing types and densities will be available throughout the urban area for all income levels. Policy HSG1.1 Land Use Patterns. Policy HSG 1.2 Housing Supply. Policy HSG 1.4 Land for Residential Development. The project will have a variety of single-family and duplex housing types and will be within a price range appropriate for first time homebuyers. October 12, 1999 Planning and Zoning Board Members Ron G. Fuchs Fort Collins Planning Department 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 RE: Planning Objectives for Linden Park, Project Development Plan (PDP). Dear Mr Fuchs The proposed Linden Park PDP (Keating Property), is located on the west side of Timberline Road approximately half a mile north of Trilby Road. The Burlington Northern Rail Road lies to the west and Timberline Road to the east. Undeveloped agricultural land and rural residential properties are.located to the north and south. The site gently slopes to the southeast. An existing wetland area lies approximately 130 feet northwest of the site. The applicant proposes to subdivide the 37.30 acre parcel into 16 duplex and 169 single - family lots. Lot sizes within the development will range from approximately 4,621 square feet in area to 8,370 square feet. The primary access to the site is from Timberline Road, which is designed to align with the main entry to Westchase P.U.D. on the east side of Timberline Road. The internal vehicular and pedestrian circulation system is centered on a circular street layout around a proposed park. Future vehicular access connections are located north and south of the central circle and on the south side of Willow Way. Pedestrian / bicycle paths provide neighborhood connections north and south within the site. A pedestrian / bicycle connection will also provide access to a twelve foot wide Public Access Easement on the west boundary. The architectural modules consist of three distinctly unique single-family units and one duplex unit (see attached elevations). All roof pitches will meet or exceed 6:12 slope. The units will have a combination of different painted siding and detailing producing an attractive streetscape. The design objectives of the landscape plan are to provide an attractive streetscape and also enhance the pedestrian and vehicular experience within the site. The park will provide a central open space/ recreational area for use by residents. Deciduous and