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There will be several neighborhood parks constructed as part of this development. They will be
located within the development so that at least 90% of the residential dwellings will be within 1/3
mile of the park measured along the street frontage.
All open space, parks, and landscaped buffer areas will be constructed by the developers of this
project and will be maintained by a Home Owners Association.
Estimate of number of employees for commercial and industrial uses:
100 — 500 employees, note this is a best estimate and is subject to change with Land Use.
Description of rationale behind the assumptions and choices made by the applicant:
See Appropriate City Plan Principles and Polices achieved by this O.D.P.
Written narrative addressing each concern/issue raised at the neighborhood meetings:
(See Attachment I)
Name of the project as well as any previous names the project may have been known by:
• Rigden Farm
• 80 acreparcel was submitted for Rezoning as Rigden Farm — Spring Creek Farms
• 228 acre parcel was submitted for Establishing Zoning as Rigden Farm — CSU
A narrative description of how conflicts between land uses are being avoided or mitigated:
This O.D.P. proposes a naturalized buffer with the R-C District between the residential area in the
northeast corner of the site and the Cache La Poudre River, Wastewater Treatment Facility, and
the Environmental Learning Center.
Conceptual Review Letter and explanation of how issues have been addressed
(See Attachment II)
Legal Description:
(See Attachment III)
Name and address of each owner of Property in the ODP area:
(See Attachment IV)
Development Phasing Schedule
(See Attachment V)
Phase I of the development is scheduled to begin construction in October 1999. Phase I will
consist of a mix of housing types from medium -high density multi -family residential units, single
family residential, and a neighborhood community center. It will also include the construction of
the Collector's into the Rigden Farm site with access from Timberline Road to the west and Drake
Road to the north. Phase I will be constructed with a series of PDP filings. Phase II is
anticipated to begin in the fall of 2001. The Phases III & IV will begin as the demand for the
develop occurs. The Phase labeled A, which is the Neighborhood Commercial will be scheduled
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Policy ENV-5.1: Protection and Enhancement.
Clustering L-M-N Neighborhoods on this site will allow the construction of a lake and
associated wetlands creating a buffer between housing and the river corridor. The City is
requiring County Road 9 to be located west of the proposed constructed wetlands making a the
wetlands more integrated into the Cache La Poudre River Corridor.
Principle NOL-1: Preserve and protect natural area within Fort Collins and the Community
Growth Management Area to provide habitat essential to the conservation of plants, animals,
and their associated ecosystems and to enrich the lives of citizens by providing opportunities
for education, scientific research, nature, interpretation, art, fishing, wildlife observation,
hiking, and other activities.
• Policy NOL-1.2: Urban Development.
This proposal will integrate the Foothills Basin into this development by providing an average
100' buffer along the boundaries of the Basin.
Principle PRC-2: The City will protect, enhance and restore the wildlife habitats, native riparian
plant communities, aquatic habitats, and other natural area values of the Poudre River
Corridor.
• Policy PRC-2.2: Natural Area Protection Buffers.
The R-C District will permanently provide a buffer between this development the Environment
Learning Center and the Cache La Poudre River.
Principle PRC-3: The City will provide enhanced recreation opportunities within the Poudre
River Corridor, with an emphasis on scenic values, heritage education, and interpretation.
• Policy PRC-3.4: Trail/Path Linkages.
The proposed R-C district will have trails incorporated into the plans that connect the L-M-N
District to the Cache La Poudre Trail.
Proposed and Existing Open Space, Buffering, Landscaping, Circulation, Transition Areas, Wetlands,
and Natural Areas:
The Foothills Basin Channel bisects the project site. It is owned and maintained by the City of
Fort Collins. This project proposes a average 100' wide open space buffer along each side of the
boundary. The open space will be a naturalized buffer to enhance a protect the Foothills Basin.
Within the open space buffer a trail will be constructed to serve the residents and surrounding
neighborhoods. The trail is identified on the City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Policy
Plan as a proposed off-street trail along the Foothills Basin.
There will also be an off-street trail system through out the development connecting the proposed
Neighborhood Commercial Center and the surrounding Residential Neighborhoods.
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the existing Cache La Poudre trail system. The internal street system of the development will
provide for on street bicycle lanes on appropriate roads.
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-5.1: Land Use.
This development will provide a mix of land uses and activities that will promote pedestrian
mobility throughout the neighborhoods and community.
Policy T-5.2: Connections.
Pedestrian connections will be clearly visible throughout this development.
Principle T-6: Street Crossings will be developed to be safe, comfortable, and attractive.
Policy T-6.1: Street Crossings.
Street crossings will be designed to be pedestrian friendly to the extent feasible.
Policy T-6-2: Intersection Improvements.
Bump out curbing will be provided at intersections where appropriate to calm traffic and
provide for the safety of pedestrians crossing at intersections.
Principle T-9: Each addition to the street system will be designed with consideration to the visual
character and the experience of the 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.
The new street network of this development will provide an integrated extension of the
community. The street system has been located considering the physical features, and to
create views and prominent locations for the proposed landmarks such as parks and other
prominent uses.
Principle HSG-1: A variety of housing types and densities will be available throughout the urban
area for all income levels.
Policy HSG-1.4: Land Use Patterns.
There will be a variety of housing types and densities within this development.
Principle ENV-5: Natural habitat/ecosystems (wildlife, wetlands, and riparian areas) will be
protected and enhanced within the developed landscape of Fort Collins.
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With the proximity of Drake Road and County Road 9 being upgraded to a continuous Minor
Arterial and the proposed constructed lake and wetlands - there will be a better boundary
definition.
Policy LU-1: Compact Urban Form.
The established Zoning Districts: N-C, M-M-N, and L-M-N will establish a compact urban
form of mixed -uses that will be pedestrian and transit friendly.
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.
This development meets the intent of the City Structure Plan of having neighborhoods,
districts, corridors, and edges which create identifiable places, achieves a compact urban form,
and is well served by all modes of transportation.
Principle T-1: The physical organization of the city will be supported by a framework of
transportation alternatives that maximize access and mobility throughout the city, while
reducing the dependence upon the private automobile.
Policy T-1.1:- Land Use Patterns.
This development will have appropriate residential densities and will have mixed -use
commercial areas within walking distance from the higher densities. The Land Use Patterns
will promote and support alternative modes of transportation.
Policy T-1.2:. Multi -Modal Streets.
The street corridors will provide for safe and convenient use of all modes of travel, including
motor vehicles, transit, bicycles, and pedestrians.
Principle T-2: Mass transit will be an integral part of the city's overall transportation system.
Policy T-2.2: Transit Stops.
Higher density areas will support the future transit stop located at the proposed Neighborhood
Commercial Center in the Civic Block of the N-C District. There will also be a transit stop
located in the proposed Neighborhood Community Center.
Principle T4: Bicycling will serve as a viable alternative to automobile use for all trip purposes.
Policy T-4.1: Bicycle Facilities.
This development will have a bicycle/pedestrian trail system that connects the neighborhood
commercial center with the residential neighborhoods.
Policy T-4.2: System Design.
This development will provide an off street trail system along the Foothills Basin as identified
by the City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Policy Plan. This trail system will connect to
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• A large portion of the site will be for Single Family Residential.
• And the remainder of the site will be for River Conservation to include storm detention ponds,
wetlands and other natural areas.
Access to the site will be from Timberline Road on the west, Drake Road to the north and County
Road 9 on the East. The proposed ODP has realigned County Road 9 through the site at the direction
of the City of Fort Collins Engineering and Transportation Departments. This solves the problem of
the dangerous bridges along existing County Road 9. Timberline Road will be improved from
Vermont Road through the Drake Road intersection. It will be a separate project as dictated by the
City staff. The current traffic volumes are in excess of existing road capacity, and thus the City has
determined the need to improve this section of road even without this development occurring. These
improvements will be a 5 - 20 year interim phase of final build out to a Major Arterial Road. The
City Engineering and Transportation Departments are requiring this improvement be made during the
151 phase of Rigden Farm development. The developer has agreed to widen the road and the City will
reimburse costs over the required improvements adjacent to the development.
NOTE: THIS OVERALL DEVELOPMENT PLAN IS SUBMITTED SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING EXPRESS CONDITION:
A portion of this parcel of land, which is owned by the Colorado State Board of Agriculture (the
"Board") for the use and benefit of Colorado State University (the "University"), was annexed to the
City of Fort Collins pursuant to Ordinance No. 93, 1988, known as the Rigden Farm Annexation (the
"Annexation Ordinance"). The Annexation Ordinance provides that the Annexation of this parcel
"shall in no sense be interpreted as:... [g]ranting any right to apply the provisions of any municipal
ordinance, and specifically any building code, zoning code or licensing ordinance, upon said
property, so long as title thereof shall remain in the state Board of Agriculture and the property
continues to be used for educational, research, extension and related support services". By
submission of the Overall Development Plan, the Board and the University intend to establish an
Overall Development Plan for the purposes of sale of the property to private parties for development.
Accordingly, neither submission nor approval of this Overall Development Plan shall modify the
terms and conditions set forth in the Annexation Ordinance. The University and the Board reserve all
rights under the Annexation Ordinance, and so long as title to the property is vested in the Board and
the property continues to be used for educational, research, extension, and related support services,
no such Overall Development Plan shall bind the University or the Board. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the Overall Development Plan and any subsequent development approvals granted by the
city under the Land Use Code with respect to the property shall bind all subsequent owners of the
property.
Appropriate City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by this O.D.P.:
Principle LU-1: Growth within the city will promote a compact development pattern within a
well-defined boundary.
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February 1, 1999
Planning and Zoning Board Members
City of Fort Collins
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins CO 80524
RE: Rigden Farm - Overall Development Plan (ODP)
Statement of Planning Objectives
Dear Board Members:
Overall Development Plan
The Development Team, Rigden Farm, LLC, is requesting approval of the proposed Overall
Development Plan. The proposed O.D.P. is for the 308 acre Rigden Farm Mixed -Use Development
located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Drake and Timberline Roads. The site is bound
by Timberline Road to the west, Drake Road to the north, the Fossil Creek Inlet Canal and County
Road 9 to the east, with Dakota Ridge and Stone Ridge. Residential Developments to the south. The
existing zoning was approved by the Fort Collins City Council on January 5, 1999. It has four (4)
Zoning Districts: Neighborhood Commercial District, N-C; Medium Density Mixed -Use
Neighborhood District, M-M-N; Low Density Mixed -Use. Neighborhood District, L-M-N; and River
Conservation District, R-C.
The existing site has been in agriculture research and production until recently. It was part of the
Johnson's Farm and the Colorado State University's Rigden Farm Agriculture Research Facility. A
portion of the site is relatively flat, another portion slopes to the northeast towards the Cache La
Poudre River Valley Floor, with the final portion in the Valley Floor area. The City of Fort Collins
Foothills Drainage Basin bisects the site. This basin is owned by the City of Fort Collins and the
Stormwater Utilities and the Natural Resource Departments maintain this naturalized drainage basin.
The proposed O.D.P. identifies an average 100' width natural areas buffer along both sides of the
Foothills Basin. There are currently no identified wetlands on this site.
The O.D.P. uses `Neo-traditional' style planning concepts of concentrating higher density residential
uses around a neighborhood commercial area with lower density residential uses radiating out to the
east of the site. The residential areas will be connected through a proposed neighborhood natural area
that will serve as a pedestrian/bicycle corridor and drainage way.
The proposed land uses for the property are to include:
• A core Neighborhood Commercial Center at the southeast corner of Drake and Timberline Roads
which may include a Supermarket, Pharmacy, Offices, Commercial Retail Shops, Multi -Family
Residential, and other Civic Uses.
• Surrounding the Neighborhood Commercial Center is an area with Multi -Family Residential, a
Civic area with Long Term Care Facilities, offices, and other Mixed -Uses.
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