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(iii) Estimate of number of employees for commercial and industrial uses.
Since the ODP is a large development area and the detailed use has not been finalized, it is
difficult to accurately estimate the number of employees at this time. At this time it is
estimated that the proposed ODP would provide approximately 1,700 to 1,900 employees.
(iv) Description of rationale behind the assumptions and choices made by the applicant.
The following are the planning objectives of the Link-n-Greens ODP:
1. To provide a mixed -use development that helps meet the objectives for Lincoln Triangle
area identified in the Plan Fort Collins.
2. To help achieve the Targeted Infill and Redevelopment Policies of Plan Fort Collins.
3. To support and enhance the area multi -modal transportation network that serves
downtown and the Lincoln Triangle area.
4. To support the redevelopment and success of Downtown Fort Collins, nearby businesses
and residential neighborhoods by providing the opportunity for additional
neighborhood services, access to recreation trails, and employment opportunities.
5. To provide for the logical expansion of utility service infrastructure within the area.
6._ To ensure adequate protection of and opportunities for enhancement of the adjacent
river corridor.
7. To develop an appealing and marketable land use plan that respects and is compatible
with adjacent land uses.
(v) Written narrative addressing each /issue raised at the neighborhood meetings(s), if a
meeting was held.
A separate neighborhood meeting response documents has been submitted.
(VI) Name of the project as well as any previous name(s) the project may have been
known by.
None
(vii) A narrative description of how conflicts between land uses are being avoided or
mitigated.
We have developed the ODP as a collaborative effort by several landowners in the area. We
have also met with adjacent landowners and city staff prior to the ODP concept design
process to help understand the issues that impact the site and to avoid potential conflicts.
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are parts of the city where general agreement exists that redevelopment and infill would be
beneficial. The purpose of these areas is to:
• Promote the revitalization of existing, underutilized commercial and industrial areas.
• Concentrate higher density housing and mixed -use development in locations that are
currently or will be served by high frequency transit in the future and that can
support higher levels of activity.
• Channel development where it will be beneficial and can best improve access to jobs,
housing, and services with fewer and shorter auto trips.
• Promote reinvestment in areas where infrastructure already exists.
• Increase economic activity in the area to benefit existing residents and businesses
and, where necessary, provide the stimulus to redevelop.
(ii) Description of existing and proposed, open space, buffering, landscaping, circulation,
transition areas, wetlands and natural areas.
The Link-n-Greens ODP site has been developed and used as a golf course since 1986, and is
generally characterized by irrigated turf, man-made lined ponds and trees planted in
patterns that line the golf holes.
The Cache la Poudre River is the southerly boundary and the majority of the westerly
boundary of the property and Poudre River bike trail is located on property within an
easement. The ODP acknowledges the 300' river buffer and the floodway where is it wider
than this 300' line. This provides the opportunity to retain and potentially enhance the
natural features adjacent to the river.
The opportunity to retain the significant trees within the buffer area and the significant
trees associated with the Coy/Hoffman Barn area will be explored.
Approximately 30% of the site is being retained as natural and/or open space area. In
addition it is anticipated that the balance of the proposed development will include areas
for outdoor use and landscaping.
Although the ponds associated with the golf course were mapped as part of the 1999
Natural Areas Inventory, they are man-made lined ponds which serve the golf course
operations. While the largest pond to the south is anticipated to remain as part of the river
buffer area, the remaining ponds will likely be reconfigured or removed with phased
redevelopment of the site.
The redevelopment of the site from its current use as a golf course also offers opportunities
to reduce the amount of irrigated turf and associated chemical fertilizers on this large site
adjacent to the river.
Habitat enhancement and tree plantings in the 300-foot buffer zone and elsewhere on the
site to mitigate potential loss of existing ponds and significant trees in areas to be developed
will be explored with subsequent Project Development Plans.
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The ODP reflects the Area Vision for the Lincoln Triangle:
"The Lincoln Triangle Area, while already dynamic and changing, has the potential to
showcase the Plan Fort Collins vision themes — Innovate, Sustain, and Connect — in a
vibrant, eclectic area of the City that can integrate the best of Fort Collins' history and
culture with its future as a great place to live, work, and play." - Plan Fort Collins
The ODP helps to achieve the following Area Objectives for the Lincoln Triangle:
• Showcase Heritage- Create opportunities to integrate and showcase the area's rich
history and culture through transportation and other public improvements.
o The river corridor and historic structures on the Link-n-Greens site are
anticipated to be retained, and integrated into the redevelopment plans.
• Leverage Activities- Leverage and build on activities already occurring in the area —
for residents, visitors, and employees.
o Employment, commercial, retail, industrial, residential and recreational
activities exist adjacent to the property. The anticipated redevelopment of
Link N Greens is an opportunity to expand and leverage the existing mixed
uses.
• River Links - Enhance and expand the Poudre River corridor, by improving recreation
access and opportunities, restoring degraded river banks and floodplain lands, and
enhancing wildlife habitat.
o The opportunity to enhance the 300' river buffer and floodway will be
explored with subsequent Project Development Plans.
• Strengthen Neighborhoods -Strengthen and enhance the residential integrity and
historic roots of the Tres Colonias neighborhoods: Buckingham, Alta Vista,
Andersonville, Via Lopez, and San Cristo.
o The CDP provides opportunities for additional neighborhood commercial
services and employment opportunities to support the nearby residential
areas.
• Expand Housing -Seek new housing opportunities inappropriate locations to
enhance existing neighborhoods and continue to maintain a balance between
residential and non-residential uses in the area as infill and redevelopment occurs.
o While the CDP does not envision additional housing on this site, it provides
support for existing and planned nearby residential neighborhoods by
providing the opportunity for additional neighborhood commercial services,
and employment opportunities.
• Connect -Improve circulation for visitors, employees, and residents internally as well
as to and from the area and connections between the area and Downtown Fort
Collins for visitors and residents.
o The ODP provides the opportunity for improved circulation for employees
and residents to and from the site and adjacent areas, and along the
adjacent roads, sidewalk and recreational trail connections to Downtown
Fort Collins.
The Link-n-Greens CDP supports City Plan Principle LIV 5 to promote redevelopment and
infill in areas identified on the Targeted Infill and Redevelopment Areas Map. This map
indicates this site as one of the Targeted Redevelopment Areas within the city. These areas
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Statement of Planning Objectives
Link-n-Greens ODP
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(i) Statement of appropriate City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed
overall Development Plan.
The Link-n-Greens ODP is the result of over two years of visioning, market analysis, and
outreach with neighbors and city staff by Allen Ginsborg of NewMark Merrill Mountain
States. This site is a key redevelopment opportunity area for downtown and the Lincoln
Triangle Area.
Fort Collins' City Plan, Plan Fort Collins, identifies the Lincoln Avenue Area as one of its
'Catalyst Project Areas'.
"During the Plan Fort Collins process project team members, City Council, and the public
identified areas throughout the city that have the potential to showcase opportunities to
embrace the Plan Fort Collins vision themes of Innovate, Sustain, and Connect. Through a
combination of public and private actions that complement and build upon one another,
these areas have the potential for lasting, desirable change. Catalyst areas are viewed as
places for ongoing and new public and private sector initiatives that use a multi-
disciplinary and triple bottom line approach, addressing economic, environmental, and
social factors in a balanced manner." - Plan Fort Collins
The Link-n-Greens ODP allows the opportunity for a significant portion of these public and
private actions to be planned and implemented together to meet these goals.
The attributes of the Lincoln Triangle identified in Plan Fort Collins are:
• A strong and unusually diverse mix of retail, heavy and light industry, offices,
recreation, and residential neighborhoods with a rich history and culture.
• Significant historic structures and areas such as the Buckingham neighborhood,
Lindell Mill (Ranch -Way Feeds), Harmony Mill, the Northern Colorado Feeders
Supply building, the UP Freight Depot, CoyHoffman barn, and the Giddings Building.
• Large, currently vacant and underdeveloped infill properties that are owned by
individuals and organizations with an interest in redevelopment.
• An existing historic neighborhood providing a diversity of households in a close -in
Downtown location.
• The Cache la Poudre River corridor.
• Three thriving craft brewery businesses that attract regional and national visitors.
• Designation within the proposed FortZED service grid.
• Sites to cultivate incubator businesses including the CSU Engine and Energy
Conversion Lab (EECL) and the Rocky Mountain Innovation Initiative.
• Proximity to Downtown and related opportunities to enhance Downtown business
activities, including breweries and brew pubs, in a way that is "Uniquely Fort
Collins."
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