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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOTTAGES ON LAPORTE - PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW - PDR150025 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PROJECT NARRATIVEk. The current density in LMN is 9 houses per acre putting this development site at 4.5. We are proposing 5 units, to help offset the development costs as well as contribute to a more sustainable area by increasing density to help combat sprawl. 1. There was a similar proposal to this for the same site by the owner in 2011 or 2012 that went through conceptual review. m. Given that there are no examples of this type of pocket neighborhood currently in town, and given the layout challenges of this infill site, we look forward to having the City help us come up with solutions to overcome some of the challenges, such as parking, and fire access, while creating a vibrant livable neighborhood community. One specific question is are we allowed any on street parking along our frontage that is adjacent to our drive access? Site Plan. a. parcel # 97091-03-009. Adjacent properties consist of single family detached houses with a one time proposal of a large multi -family development to the north on adjacent vacant land. b. Circulation system is designed to have access from Laporte Ave. which is a minor arterial with one lane of traffic going each direction and a turn lane in the middle. Residence would pull in and park then walk along a path to access their house. We would like to accommodate emergency access by providing access approximately half way into the site. Providing a turn around or longer access will likely make this project unrealistic. At this time there is no sidewalk on the north side of Laporte Ave, so ours would be the first, with a tie in from the community likely on the east portion of the lot. c. Currently there are no trees, so removal will be unnecessary. We plan to plant trees but do not have a specific landscape design at this time. d. This is currently vacant land with no buildings. e. The natural features of the lot currently consist of grass, hay, alfalfa and some weeds. There are no trees on the site currently. f. The on site improvements consist of multiple single family houses, with detached parking as well as a sidewalk and parkways off of Laporte Ave. g. Currently there is no water detention. The prevailing drainage is north/west to south/east with negligible slope. This will likely stay the drainage condition, however we have talked about the common green area being designed as to act as a detention area as well as the possibility of another area toward Laporte on the south/east comer. h. Currently the emergency vehicle access if on Laporte Avenue, and the closest fire hydrant is on the comer of Impala Drive. Preliminary Design Review application Cottages on Laporte Project Narrative: a. We propose to build an infill pocket neighborhood on a half acre site, consisting of five small detached houses ranging from approximately 400 sf to 1000 sf with entries and porches overlooking a common open space, on Laporte Ave approximately 2 miles west of Old Town and a'A mile west of Taft Hill Rd. These houses are intended to be prototypes for future projects that would use these floor layouts for larger developments. Garages are detached from houses, but attached together, possibly broken into 2 and 3 single care units. Our goal is to create de -facto affordable, workforce housing that is within bike commuting distance to employment in the surrounding area. b. There are currently no improvements on the parcel. c. Given the shape of the parcel with a street frontage of 82.5' and a depth of 264' the parking will be a challenge. Our desire is to pave as little as necessary to maximize landscaping and minimize impervious surfaces to create the most livable environment. We understand that the south 12' will become sidewalk and parkway, while we hope to work our parking into the front of the lot to limit vehicular traffic and paving the length of the lot which would have a signifcant negative impact on the potential for the landscaped environment. d. The site layout is to have the majority of buildings on the western portion of the lot and wrapping around the north end to allow the maximum green area, utility easements and access to the units. From Laporte Ave, the view will include landscaping, parking a potential detention area in the s/e comer and the garages and house closest to Laporte. The architecture is is single family detached houses with a combination of craftsman bungalow, Victorian and more contemporary buildings creating an eclectic community. e. The current area consists of single family detached houses on the north side of Laporte with a large Church a few lots to the west. On the south side of the street are PSD administrative buildings and Impala drive for Poudre High School. East of Impala are two story, multi -family units, Ramblewood apartments, so the area is has a mix of buildings and uses currently. £ Currently there is no water detention. g. The prevailing drainage is north/west to south/east with negligible slope. This will likely stay the drainage condition, however we have talked about the common green area being designed as to act as a detention area as well as the possibility of another area toward Laporte on the southeast corner. h. Other than using Low Impact Development strategies to minimize run off and detention, treatment is not proposed. I. The natural features of the lot currently consist of grass, hay, alfalfa and some weeds. There are no trees on the site currently. j. Currently there are no existing structures on the site. The new houses will have fire supression systems built in, probably a P-2904 systems.