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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTRAILHEAD VILLAGE TOWNHOMES - PDP - 43-02C - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESthe property, as well as a tie in to the along the eastern edge of the property, between Waterglen and this site. Thanks for your time and consideration. I look forward to working with you during the development review process. Sincerely, catlul Ma Cathy Mathis VF Ripley Associates, Inc A centrally located neighborhood center is situated within walking distance of all residences. It includes a city -owned park with grassy areas, walking paths and a daycare facility. The center is located adjacent to the proposed Greenfields Dive, a logical transit stop location. Mountain 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 Townhome 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. Greenfileds Drive, a minor arterial street, is planned to go through the Trailhead Townhome tracts, 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 Greenfields Drive. PRINCIPLE MV-CAD-3: Neighborhoods in Mountain Vista will be designed to promote distinct neighborhood structure and identity. The Trailhead Townhome neighborhood will have it's own separate identity, while at the same time providing pedestrian linkages between Trailhead Townhomes 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 Townhome 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 PRINCIPLE AN-1: 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 Townhome 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. 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 city -owned neighborhood park will be within walking distance to all of the residents of the Trailhead Townhome neighborhood. Extensive amounts of open space are included as well as a greenbelt/trail system linking the neighborhoods together. The overall Trailhead trail system will tie into the proposed citywide parks trail network 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 Townhome neighborhood would include a variety of housing choices for the community. This includes single-family attached townhomes. The overall minimum density will be 8 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 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 The Trailhead Townhome 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 Townhome development. At least one -sixth of Trailhead Townhome'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. 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 Townhome 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. Policy CAD-1.1 Street Design Standards Policy CAD-1.2 Street Layout The proposed street system (cul-de-sacs) for the Trailhead Townhome development will conform to City street standards. 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 single-family development, which provides a convenient location for people working in the nearby employment and commercial centers. 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 Townhome 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 Townhome 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 habitatiecosystems (wildlife, wetlands, and riparian areas) will be protected and enhanced within the developed landscape of Fort Collins. 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 This project'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 Townhome development will provide a network of sidewalks and trails connecting pedestrian and bicyclists to different parts of the adjacent Trailhead 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. \/ FF1IPIyyASSOCIATES INC Landscape Architecture Urban Design Planning October 12, 2005 Cameron Gloss City of Fort Collins Planning Department 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80522 RE: Planning Objectives for Trailhead Townhome Village Townhomes Project Development Plan Dear Cameron, The Trailhead Townhome Village Townhomes project is proposed on Tracts F and G of the recently approved Trailhead single-family project. The two tracts consist of approximately 14.5 acres and are located on East Vine Drive, on either side of Greenfields Drive. East Vine Drive borders the site to the south, and Trailhead single-family development will occur on the north, west and east sides of the townhomes. The northern boundary of Tract F will be a city -owned park. The property is currently zoned LMN. The townhomes are similar in architecture and character as the adjacent Waterglen development, where the Aberdeen townhomes are currently being constructed. The architecture will be similar, but with an emphasis on a craftsman -style construction. Each unit will have its own single -car garage and separate entry from the public street frontages. Accesses to each tract are via a public cul-de-sac street with multiple private drive entrances into each development area. Adequate guest parking is provided, along with on street parking along Green Lake Court and Flagstaff Court. City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed Trailhead Townhome Village Townhome 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 i4eA 4Q&the,Ctty2Skucture Plan as an area designated for future growth. 401 West Mountain Ave. Suite 201 Fort Collins, CO 80521-2604 vtripley.com